49ers coach Kyle Shanahan holds hilarious presser in Australia
NBC Sports Bay Area & California • • sports
Key Points:
- NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Bay Area will provide full coverage of the 49ers’ season opener against the Rams in Melbourne on Sept. 10, including pregame and postgame shows.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan humorously addressed the challenges of the 17-hour time difference between Australia and California, joking about being "in the future" and struggling to keep track of the team's weekly schedule.
- Shanahan noted mixed player reactions to the long flight and time change, with some feeling good initially and others adjusting later.
- The 49ers and Rams will play in front of approximately 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Shanahan expressing confidence that 49ers fans will have a strong presence despite the international setting.
- Shanahan also commented on attending an Australian Rules Football game, appreciating the unique scoring signals and the atmosphere, while playfully criticizing the Rams for giving up their home game.
