YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – With not a cloud in the sky and the sun shining brightly, the Eastern Michigan University football team was back inside Rynearson Stadium today, Aug. 14, for its first team scrimmage of the fall 2021 campaign.
Broken into offensive and defensive sidelines, the units clashed in a full-pad affair that included certified NCAA officials and multiple sets of live, game-style football. With modifications in place, such as making all quarterback contact illegal and eliminating the use of certain types of blocks, the squads competed for the majority of the allotted practice time. The Eagles' special teams units also saw plenty of action, mainly in-between sets of live play.
Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Neal Neathery, speaking after the scrimmage, noted his unit's impressive hunger for improvement.
"These guys work hard. They work hard at things off the field, spend a lot of time watching film, and they're eager to get better," noted Neathery. "From that standpoint, I think this group is outstanding."
Going against Neathery's defense today was eighth year Head Coach Chris Creighton, who stepped into the play calling role for the EMU offense during the 2020 season. He spoke highly of his team's overall improvement, especially in the quarterback room.
"We're better than we were," said Creighton. "They all (quarterbacks) got to play today, which is good. We'll meet here in a few hours to after we go through the film and see if they made the right checks and ran the right plays…and all of that, but we're better than we were last year, and we're excited about that."
While both coaches noted the focus and improvements that will still be expected in the weeks to come, there was no doubt that the energy was high and that the players were excited to be playing game-like football today at The Factory.
Fans can hear full post-scrimmage interviews with both Creighton and Neathery by clicking the respective links above.
For updates on the team, be sure to follow @EMUFB on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
With the season fast approaching, the EMU Ticket Office has announced the sale of 2021 ticket packages and single-game ticket options. EMU's schedule features six home games. Visit the official ticketing page at EMUEagles.com for more information.
The Sept. 3 contest has been designated as CommUniversitE Night. An event designed to spotlight the unique relationship between the local community and the University. This is a special event where we are inviting the entire community to come out and support the football team. Pregame festivities will feature food, music, kid-friendly activities, and more. Throughout the game, Eastern Athletics will be recognizing frontline workers and celebrating our return to Rynearson Stadium.
Additionally, as a thank you to educators for their dedication to students of all ages, EMU Athletics is offering all local teachers and staff up to four complimentary tickets to the home opener. A fundraising opportunity also exists to benefit your local schools. To set up a ticket sales fundraising opportunity, please email Ricky Zum Mallen in Athletics Marketing.
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