Representatives from both teams gathered at the famed Sydney Opera House to talk about Saturday’s game, as well as the opportunity the trip to Australia presented for student-athletes.
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The California Golden Bears and Hawaii Warriors arrived in Australia on Sunday, five days ahead of the teams’ August 26 opener at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium.
“He came out to practice [Tuesday], watched practice, actually suited out and took a couple reps as the scout team running back”, Cal coach Sonny Dykes told ESPN’s Thomas Neumann by phone.
Marshawn Lynch hung up his cleats in the USA, but he’s finding his stride with his college program, Cal, in Australia as the Golden Bears ready for their season opener.
“Defensively it was one of the better ones we’ve had”.
“It’s great to be here in Sydney”, said Cal head coach Sonny Dykes.
“I think as the week goes on, we need to get more focused, because distractions such as this event can pop up”, said Hawaii receiver Marcus Kemp. “It gets you thinking about the ball game when you see your opponent”. “How many people get to play their first game in Australia in Sydney?”
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Hawaii, with former quarterback Rolovich in his first season as coach, is the most travelled team in US college football. “Your grandkids aren’t going to believe you that you got to do this in September when you’re 20 years old”.
