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Shatel: Ten years later, Sam Foltz's legacy isn't just his — it's the Nebraska team, too

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Shatel: Ten years later, Sam Foltz's legacy isn't just his — it's the Nebraska team, too

TOM SHATEL World-Herald Columnist
Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
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Sam, Gary and Tom begin the episode reflecting on the Sam Foltz tragedy, 10 years later. Big Ten media days get started next week in Chicago. What will the Nebraska contingent say and what we want to hear them say. The discussion ends with Sports Illustrated vs. ESPN in their prime.

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Sam Foltz Funeral Rain — Heavy rain falls as people arrive for the funeral of Sam Foltz at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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072326-owh-spo-shatelarmstrong — Nebraska's Tommy Armstrong lays flowers on the 27-yard line in memory of Sam Foltz during the Senior Day ceremony before the Huskers' last home game of the 2016 season.
RYAN SODERLIN, THE WORLD HERALD

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Sam Foltz Funeral — Nebraska coach Mike Riley walks into Blessed Sacrament Church with his wife, Dee Riley, for the funeral service for Nebraska punter Sam Foltz.
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Photos: Remembering Sam Foltz's life and legacy

Photos: Husker fans pay tribute to Sam Foltz before season opener

Husker nation was out in full force for Nebraska's season opener against Fresno State.

tom.shatel@owh.com, 402-444-1025, twitter.com/tomshatelOWH

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