Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eagles Practice In Full Pads For The First Time
8/9/2013 6:06:00 PM | Football, E-Gridiron Group
Eagles preparing for Howard, Aug. 31, at Rynearson Stadium
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football team practiced in full pads for the first time during fall practice in advance of the 2013 season. EMU practiced Friday, Aug. 9, for approximately two hours on the grass fields adjacent to the Multi-Purpose Indoor Practice Facility.
While the team was in full pads, the practices were similar to the first four in terms of intensity. Most of the contact was done in individual drills and while working on technique.
Following the morning session Head Coach Ron English chatted with the media for an update on the team's progress following the fifth practice of the fall.
Click Here to Listen to the Interview (3 min 42 seconds).
The first full-gear session comes on the eve of the Eagles' first of four scheduled two-a-days over the next two weeks. EMU will begin the morning's full-pad practice at 8 a.m. before returning in shells at 3:50 p.m.
As a reminder, Eagle fans can get a chance to meet the team Sunday, Aug. 18, at Media Day from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium. Fans will have a chance to get autographs and take photographs, as the squad sits down for its annual team photo shoot.
The Eagles will open their 122nd season on the gridiron with a non-conference home game against Howard Saturday, Aug. 31, in Rynearson Stadium. Football season tickets are on sale for as low as $40, and can be purchased by calling the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.2282. Fans are encouraged to visit EMUEagles.com for full season ticket pricing information.
Dates of interest:
Aug. 18 - Media/Photo Day from at Rynearson Stadium
Aug. 31 - Game day against Howard University
Sept. 4 - First day of classes at Eastern Michigan University
While the team was in full pads, the practices were similar to the first four in terms of intensity. Most of the contact was done in individual drills and while working on technique.
Following the morning session Head Coach Ron English chatted with the media for an update on the team's progress following the fifth practice of the fall.
Click Here to Listen to the Interview (3 min 42 seconds).
The first full-gear session comes on the eve of the Eagles' first of four scheduled two-a-days over the next two weeks. EMU will begin the morning's full-pad practice at 8 a.m. before returning in shells at 3:50 p.m.
As a reminder, Eagle fans can get a chance to meet the team Sunday, Aug. 18, at Media Day from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium. Fans will have a chance to get autographs and take photographs, as the squad sits down for its annual team photo shoot.
The Eagles will open their 122nd season on the gridiron with a non-conference home game against Howard Saturday, Aug. 31, in Rynearson Stadium. Football season tickets are on sale for as low as $40, and can be purchased by calling the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.2282. Fans are encouraged to visit EMUEagles.com for full season ticket pricing information.
Dates of interest:
Aug. 18 - Media/Photo Day from at Rynearson Stadium
Aug. 31 - Game day against Howard University
Sept. 4 - First day of classes at Eastern Michigan University
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