Murray Wood: Riders are proof the family that plays together also wins together

By CKOM News Nov 18, 2025 | 7:44 AM

Murray Wood says the Saskatchewan Roughriders are a family team in ways that most teams can’t match, with multiple generations represented in both the dressing room and the stands.

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Fri., Nov. 14: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week, Wood is presenting a special Grey Cup edition of hot or not ahead of the big game on Sunday.

Thurs., Nov. 13: Not only does Winnipeg not have their team in a home Grey Cup game, but Murray Wood says they’re now faced with the prospect of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and their fans moving in.

Wed., Nov. 12: Canada is losing ground to a dangerous and highly contagious virus that we had once virtually eradicated thanks to a vaccine – a simple strategy that previous generations embraced with great relief.

Mon., Nov. 10: Murray Wood says Saturday’s 24-21 win over the B.C. Lions in the CFL West Final was a big moment for the Roughriders, but the historic victory was also a big moment for Wood’s family of Rider fans.