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Football Set to Open Spring Practice MArch 7

Football Set to Open Spring Practice March 7

2/16/2017 12:58:00 PM | Football

Eagles to open camp March 7 and then hold the spring game April 8

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football program returns to the turf for its first spring practice Tuesday, March 7, at 3:45 p.m. The session kicks off a string of 15 practice dates during a four-week period that culminates with the program's annual spring football game Saturday, April 8.

During the spring practice period, the Eagles will be hitting the field each three times per week. Practices are typically open but please note that times are subject to change. Media members must always contact the Athletic Media Relations Office prior attending practice.

Depending on the weather, practices will take place inside Rynearson Stadium or the Multi-Purpose Indoor Practice Facility.

The Spring Game will be a capper for the practice period as Head Coach Chris Creighton and his staff will put on a full-squad scrimmage for Eagle fans on the gray turf inside "The Factory." Details, events and promotions surrounding the game are forthcoming.

Below is a full schedule for this year's spring practices (times are subject to change):

PRACTICE 1: Tuesday, March 7 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 2: Thursday, March 9 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 3: Saturday, March 11 - 10:15 a.m. - Coaches Chalk Talk (8 a.m. registration)
PRACTICE 4:  Tuesday, March 14 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 5: Thursday, March 16 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 6: Saturday, March 18 - 12 p.m.
PRACTICE 7: Tuesday, March 21 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 8: Thursday, March 23 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 9: Saturday, March 25 - 9:15 a.m.
PRACTICE 10: Tuesday, March 28 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 11: Thursday, March 30 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 12: Saturday, April 1 - 9:15 a.m.
PRACTICE 13: Tuesday, April 4 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 14: Thursday, April 6 - 3:45 p.m.
PRACTICE 15: Saturday April 8 - 3 p.m. - Spring Game

EMUEagles.com, the official web site of Eastern Michigan Athletics, will be providing in-depth coverage of the football program's spring practices with practice reports and audio interviews.
 
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