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SYDNEY -- It was more than two hours before the start of Saturdays U.S. college season opener between California and Hawaii, and Anthony Goodluck and his son were already milling outside Sydneys Olympic stadium, soaking up the early atmosphere.The rental company manager, dressed in a Cal Bears jersey, and son Jaiden, with a long Cal scarf wrapped around his neck, came 950 kilometers (590 miles) south from Brisbane for the big game.The weather was cooperating, with sunny skies and light winds on a late winter day and high temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). Despite nearly 75 millimeters (three inches) of rain in the past week, the stadium turf was firmI actually coach some gridiron in Brisbane, and Id take college football over the NFL any day, said Goodluck. Im a big Miami fan -- go Hurricanes -- but after that I love Cal State. Were really looking forward to seeing our first game.It was the first time college football had been played in Sydney. The last American football of any kind was an NFL preseason game at the Olympic stadium that attracted 73,000 spectators in 1999.Organizers said two weeks ago they hoped for a crowd in excess of 65,000, and Saturdays attendance was close to that -- 61,247 in the 83,500-seat stadium. The final score wasnt close -- Cal beat Hawaii 51-31.Early arrivals Saturday had a chance to try their luck throwing an American football through a hole in a net in a radio station promotion. Foot-long hot dogs were big sellers at the outdoor booths, but in keeping with the multicultural nature of western Sydney where the stadium is located, Asian and middle Eastern goods also featured prominently on the menus.Michelle Hubbard of Melbourne was an early arrival for another reason -- her son, Ben Scruton, is a walk-on player for Hawaii and will travel back with the team when the Rainbow Warriors leave for Honolulu right after the game.I had to get him his visa, Hubbard said. And I have four tickets if anyone needs them. Ben bought them nearly a year ago for him and his mates. Now hes in the stadium as an official member of the team.Scruton was offered a spot after Hawaii conducted a scouting camp in Melbourne earlier this year. 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Cheap Nike Shoes From China . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. Sydney forward Ben McGlynn plans to embrace his tortured AFL grand final past and not let it ruin a rare shot at premiership glory.McGlynn has been tantalisingly close yet agonisingly far from premiership success with Hawthorn and the Swans.He was out with a knee injury when the Hawks upset Geelong to win the first flag of the Alastair Clarkson era in 2008.He was traded at the end of the 2009 season and missed Sydneys 2012 grand final win over Hawthorn after he tore his hamstring in a qualifying final win against Adelaide.When he finally got his chance to play in a grand final in 2014, the Swans were comprehensively beaten by the Hawks - his old side claiming their third flag since 2008.Even this seasons path to the grand final has been tricky for McGlynn, who spent four weeks in the NEAFL after being dropped, only winning his senior spot back in round 22.Its mixed emotions for me, McGlynn said after the Swans 37-point preliminary final win over Geelong on Friday night.Its obviously exciting, but I also knnow that Ive had two opportunities (with Sydney) and havent won one yet.ddddddddddddHopefully its third time lucky.I think in 2014 I tried to push (that disappointment) to the side and not dwell on the past. But I didnt really enjoy the week, so I think I might try to enjoy it this week.Im getting a bit old now, so youve got to enjoy these moments and take them for what they are.At 31 and with 170 games under his belt, McGlynn knows there wont be too many more opportunities for him.But as high as the stakes are for him and his team, hes determined to take a philosophical approach.Weve got four quarters of footy left ... well give everything and it will be what it will be, he said.But Ill be a bit more relaxed this week.Weve got a lot of young guys in this team as well, so Ill try and share the experience with them to make sure theyre enjoying it and not getting too overwhelmed. ' ' '