Michigan State to begin scholarship fund to honor former punter Mike Sadler

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's athletic department is establishing a scholarship fund to honor Mike Sadler, the former Spartans punter who died in a car accident Saturday in Wisconsin.

Michigan State Spartans punter Mike Sadler (3) punts the ball during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium.

Sadler and Nebraska punter Sam Foltz died in a crash after attending a kicking camp in Wisconsin.

The Mike Sadler Legacy Football Scholarship Fund will enable a Michigan State football player to receive a scholarship each year in his honor.

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Sadler was a four-year starter and four-time academic All-American at Michigan State. He finished his college career after the 2014 season.

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Michigan State is holding an event to celebrate Sadler's life Sunday at Spartan Stadium. It is open to the public.

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