Green is the Beautiful Colour

A few hours ago, the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 2013 CFL Grey Cup.  A lot has already been reported.  A lot will continue to be said and written about. We will likely talk about this particular Grey Cup for years, even decades, because it was truly an historic once in a lifetime win. 

Rider fans have popular claim that they are the hardest-core fans in the country - nay, the world, and
you would think the story would be narrowed to Saskatchewan residents but it is not.  You will find Roughrider fans everywhere, whether they are people who were born here or once lived here, or who have some other connection to the province.  To be part of this social phenomena is nothing short of remarkable and tonight I am left again amazed at how much power sport has to bring us together and make us feel like we are members of a positive and hopeful force, and despite our differences, meaningfully engaged in our community.  And in a world where we really need each other, that is a beautiful thing.

It is also just very cool to live in a place where we make helmets out of watermelons, cowboy hats from beer boxes, and have a gopher - an actual rodent - for a mascot. 

wishing you beautiful Rider pride,
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