Family, friends, teammates pay tribute to Sadler

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Several thousand people gathered at Spartan Stadium Sunday afternoon to memorialize former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler, who died in a car accident last week.

Sadler’s mother and sister addressed the fans, family and former teammates who came to campus for the two-hour ceremony. Head coach Mark Dantonio, athletic director Mark Hollis and former teammates Connor Cook, Darqeuze Dennard and Travis Jackson also shared stories about Sadler’s life and the impact he had on others.

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“Mike was no ordinary guy and this is no ordinary funeral,” said Karen Sadler, Mike’s mother. “It’s extraordinary. It’s an incredible celebration of an extraordinary life.”

Sadler, 24, died in a single-car accident along with Nebraska punter Sam Foltz last Saturday night in Wisconsin. LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye was also in the car and was …

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