Tag: Mike Sadler

Mike Sadler named All-Decade punter by Big Ten Network

Sadler is the second Spartan named All-Decade by the Big Ten Network

There might not be a more appropriate representation of the Mark Dantonio era at Michigan State than a punter being named first-team All-Decade.

Forever Spartan Mike Sadler has been named just that by the Big Ten Network, becoming just the second Spartan to make the first team.

Sadler was twice named first-team All-Big Ten during his four-year career and was first team All-American in 2013. He led the nation in punts downed inside the 20 that season. Sadler was also a four-time Academic All-American and authored a number of magical trick plays during his time punting. And who could forget the fan-driven #Sadler4HeismanCampaign that wasn’t totally farcical.

Sadler was set to attend Stanford Law School in 2016 when he and Nebraska punter Sam Foltz were tragically killed in a car accident that July. In his memory The Michael Sadler Foundation was formed to help recognize and build a generation of young students-athlete leaders.

It’s rare that a punter becomes more than just the guy who trots on the field to kick the ball away on fourth down. Mike Sadler far outshone that typical punter status, both on the field and off.

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4th Annual Mike Sadler Legacy Celebration set for virtual event on July 19, 2020

The 4th Annual Mike Sadler Legacy Celebration will be a virtual event and take place on July 19th, 2020.

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The legacy of former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler continues with the 4th Annual Mike Sadler Legacy Celebration. The annual event is designed to both celebrate the memory of Mike Sadler, who was a beloved member of the Spartans community and also raise money for the Michael Sadler Foundation. The event will be virtual this year and take place on July 19, 2020 at 3:03pm ET. You can register for the event here.

The event is free to attend but you are encouraged to give a donation to the foundation when registering.

Here is a brief description of the event from the website:

“Join us to celebrate the legacy of Mike Sadler on July 19, 2020!

This year’s event will be virtual on Zoom with special guests and lots of fast-paced fun (pint glass and Hey Diddle Diddle recommended). It will begin at 3:03 and end at 4:03. Registration is free and limited to the first 300 people who sign up. An agenda will be sent to participants closer to the event. You know we do it big and this won’t be any exception.”

And here is the description of the Michael Sadler Foundation:

Michael Sadler Foundation develops and supports programs and awards that emphasize the core values that Mike embraced: academic excellence, athletic achievement, character strength and leadership. We recognize outstanding scholar athletes with strong character through awards and scholarships, and we help kids to begin building their legacies at an early age through our unique K-12 programs which use Mike’s legacy and Six Pillars as a model.

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