Rynearson Stadium
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| Location | N Hewitt Rd Ypsilanti, MI 48197 |
| Opened | September 27, 1969 |
| Owner | Eastern Michigan University |
| Operator | Eastern Michigan University |
| Surface | Field Turf |
| Construction cost | $1.4 million (approximate) |
| Tenants | Eastern Michigan Eagles (Football, Track and Field) Detroit Wheels (WFL) (1974) |
| Capacity | 30,200 |
Rynearson Stadium is a stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. It held its first game on Sept. 27, 1969 when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. Currently, the stadium has seating for 30,200 people. Standing room is available in the south end zone, allowing for crowds larger than the listed capacity..
The stadium is located on the school's west campus, just south of the Huron River. It originally consisted of two opposite sideline stands around the field and running track. It is one of only two stadiums in the MAC which shares its football field with a running track (UB Stadium being the other). In 1992, the seats were expanded south from each grandstand but not connected, giving the stadium the look of an unfinished horseshoe. This was done to conform to the new Division I-A rules for minimum stadium size. Originally a grass field, the field has been artificial since 1991, and was upgraded to FieldTurf in 2005. Lighting was added in 1974, partially due to the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League using the stadium as their home field.
The stadium was named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson’s teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four.
 Aerial view of Rynearson Stadium |
 Rynearson Stadium track, EMU Convocation & Athletic Center in the background |
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