Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Football to Practice at Ford Field on March 28
3/21/2016 9:21:00 AM | Football
The practice will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.
Listen to Creighton Talk About Spring Practice.
Getting to Ford Field.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football team has scheduled a practice at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions Monday, March 28. The practice is scheduled to run from 3:30 p.m. until 5:25 p.m. inside the 14-year old stadium. All fans are welcome to come enjoy the open practice. The free event is open for the entirety of practice as the Eagles will suit up into their helmets and shoulder pads for all of the area to watch.
"It is a great opportunity for our football team to practice at Ford Field this coming Monday," said Head Coach Chris Creighton. "Obviously it is the home of the Mid-American Conference Championship but also the Quick Lane Bowl, which the MAC has had an opportunity to be a part of. I think it also helps break up some of the potential monotony, although we haven't felt that yet to be in Detroit. We are Eastern Michigan and we represent this part of the state. So, we are going to invite people to this open practice and see us do our thing."
Parking facilities adjacent to Ford Field are available on a first come, first serve basis. The Ford Field Parking Deck and Lots 4, 5 & 6 are managed by Ampco System Parking. Lots 1, 2, 3, W, and the Lions/Tigers Garage are the closest lots managed by Olympia Entertainment.
Eastern Michigan has had a long-standing relationship with Ford Field as the Eagles previous hosted games in the venue from 2004 to 2007. The inaugural Collegiate Clash was held, Nov. 6, 2004, when the Eagles recorded a 61-58 four-overtime victory over Mid-American West Division rival Central Michigan. That first year's game was also part of a doubleheader with Wayne State and Hillsdale squaring off in the opener. Collegiate Clash II went to a single-game format with EMU dropping a 44-36 decision to MAC West Division rival Western Michigan, Nov. 5, 2005. The Eagles hosted Navy in 2016 and the team's last contest in Motown was in 2007 against Northwestern University.
The Eagles continue the spring practice schedule Monday, March 21, with their sixth practice. Prior to hitting the field, Creighton sat down with Greg Steiner to discuss how practice is going for both the offense and the defense. To listen to the interview, click here. EMU will wrap up its spring schedule Saturday, April 9, when the team holds its annual Spring Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. inside The Factory at Rynearson Stadium.
Season tickets are now on sale online at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.2282 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office.
Directions ot Ford Field:
FROM SOUTHWEST DETROIT, DOWNRIVER SUBURBS AND TOLEDO: Follow north-bound I-75 (Fisher Freeway) to the Grand River Avenue Exit (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River Avenue, public parking is located south of the service drive. If you continue east make a right turn (south) on Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located three blocks east of Woodward behind Comerica Park.
FROM ANN ARBOR, DEARBORN, INKSTER, WAYNE AND WESTERN SUBURBS: Follow eastbound I-94 (Ford Freeway) past the I-96 and M-10 intersection to Exit 215C (Woodward/John R). Proceed on the Service Drive and turn left (north) onto Brush Street. Turn left (west) onto westbound Edsel Ford Service Drive and proceed to southbound Woodward Avenue. Follow Woodward Avenue to the Foxtown district. Parking located south of the I -75 Service Drive and west of Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located south of I-75 and three blocks east of Woodward Avenue.
FROM LANSING, LIVONIA, WESTLAND, REDFORD TOWNSHIP AND NORTHERN WAYNE AND WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY SUBURBS: (From Lansing, Novi area, take I-96 East to I-275 South). Take I-96 eastbound to northbound I-75 (Fisher Freeway). Exit at the Grand River Avenue Exit (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River Avenue, public parking is located south of the Service Drive. If you continue east make a right turn (south) on Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located three blocks east of Woodward behind Comerica Park.
FROM BLOOMFIELD, FARMINGTON HILLS, CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN DETROIT AND OAKLAND COUNTY SUBURBS: Follow southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) to the Grand River Exit. Follow the signage to the I-75 eastbound Service Drive. Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River Avenue, public parking is located south of the Service Drive. If you continue east make a right turn (south) on Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located three blocks east of Woodward behind Comerica Park.
FROM PONTIAC, TROY, NORTHERN DETROIT SUBURBS: Follow southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) to I-375 and the Madison Avenue Exit (Exit Left). Turn onto Madison Avenue. Ford Field is located just north of Madison Avenue. Parking is located on the north side of Madison Avenue and in the surrounding area.
FROM MT. CLEMENS, GROSSE POINTE, PORT HURON AND EASTERN SUBURBS: Follow westbound I-94 (Ford Freeway) to southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway). Follow southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) to I-375 and the Madison Avenue Exit (Exit Left). Turn onto Madison Avenue. Ford Field is located just north of Madison Avenue. Parking is located on the north side of Madison Avenue and in the surrounding area.
Getting to Ford Field.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football team has scheduled a practice at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions Monday, March 28. The practice is scheduled to run from 3:30 p.m. until 5:25 p.m. inside the 14-year old stadium. All fans are welcome to come enjoy the open practice. The free event is open for the entirety of practice as the Eagles will suit up into their helmets and shoulder pads for all of the area to watch.
"It is a great opportunity for our football team to practice at Ford Field this coming Monday," said Head Coach Chris Creighton. "Obviously it is the home of the Mid-American Conference Championship but also the Quick Lane Bowl, which the MAC has had an opportunity to be a part of. I think it also helps break up some of the potential monotony, although we haven't felt that yet to be in Detroit. We are Eastern Michigan and we represent this part of the state. So, we are going to invite people to this open practice and see us do our thing."
Parking facilities adjacent to Ford Field are available on a first come, first serve basis. The Ford Field Parking Deck and Lots 4, 5 & 6 are managed by Ampco System Parking. Lots 1, 2, 3, W, and the Lions/Tigers Garage are the closest lots managed by Olympia Entertainment.
Eastern Michigan has had a long-standing relationship with Ford Field as the Eagles previous hosted games in the venue from 2004 to 2007. The inaugural Collegiate Clash was held, Nov. 6, 2004, when the Eagles recorded a 61-58 four-overtime victory over Mid-American West Division rival Central Michigan. That first year's game was also part of a doubleheader with Wayne State and Hillsdale squaring off in the opener. Collegiate Clash II went to a single-game format with EMU dropping a 44-36 decision to MAC West Division rival Western Michigan, Nov. 5, 2005. The Eagles hosted Navy in 2016 and the team's last contest in Motown was in 2007 against Northwestern University.
The Eagles continue the spring practice schedule Monday, March 21, with their sixth practice. Prior to hitting the field, Creighton sat down with Greg Steiner to discuss how practice is going for both the offense and the defense. To listen to the interview, click here. EMU will wrap up its spring schedule Saturday, April 9, when the team holds its annual Spring Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. inside The Factory at Rynearson Stadium.
Season tickets are now on sale online at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.2282 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office.
Directions ot Ford Field:
FROM SOUTHWEST DETROIT, DOWNRIVER SUBURBS AND TOLEDO: Follow north-bound I-75 (Fisher Freeway) to the Grand River Avenue Exit (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River Avenue, public parking is located south of the service drive. If you continue east make a right turn (south) on Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located three blocks east of Woodward behind Comerica Park.
FROM ANN ARBOR, DEARBORN, INKSTER, WAYNE AND WESTERN SUBURBS: Follow eastbound I-94 (Ford Freeway) past the I-96 and M-10 intersection to Exit 215C (Woodward/John R). Proceed on the Service Drive and turn left (north) onto Brush Street. Turn left (west) onto westbound Edsel Ford Service Drive and proceed to southbound Woodward Avenue. Follow Woodward Avenue to the Foxtown district. Parking located south of the I -75 Service Drive and west of Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located south of I-75 and three blocks east of Woodward Avenue.
FROM LANSING, LIVONIA, WESTLAND, REDFORD TOWNSHIP AND NORTHERN WAYNE AND WESTERN OAKLAND COUNTY SUBURBS: (From Lansing, Novi area, take I-96 East to I-275 South). Take I-96 eastbound to northbound I-75 (Fisher Freeway). Exit at the Grand River Avenue Exit (Exit 50). Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River Avenue, public parking is located south of the Service Drive. If you continue east make a right turn (south) on Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located three blocks east of Woodward behind Comerica Park.
FROM BLOOMFIELD, FARMINGTON HILLS, CENTRAL AND NORTHWESTERN DETROIT AND OAKLAND COUNTY SUBURBS: Follow southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) to the Grand River Exit. Follow the signage to the I-75 eastbound Service Drive. Proceed on the I-75 Service Drive across Grand River Avenue, public parking is located south of the Service Drive. If you continue east make a right turn (south) on Woodward Avenue. Ford Field is located three blocks east of Woodward behind Comerica Park.
FROM PONTIAC, TROY, NORTHERN DETROIT SUBURBS: Follow southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) to I-375 and the Madison Avenue Exit (Exit Left). Turn onto Madison Avenue. Ford Field is located just north of Madison Avenue. Parking is located on the north side of Madison Avenue and in the surrounding area.
FROM MT. CLEMENS, GROSSE POINTE, PORT HURON AND EASTERN SUBURBS: Follow westbound I-94 (Ford Freeway) to southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway). Follow southbound I-75 (Chrysler Freeway) to I-375 and the Madison Avenue Exit (Exit Left). Turn onto Madison Avenue. Ford Field is located just north of Madison Avenue. Parking is located on the north side of Madison Avenue and in the surrounding area.
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