Murray Wood: Packed Mosaic Stadium was cherry on top of big Rider win

The Saskatchewan Roughriders flattened the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at a sold-out Mosaic Stadium to improve their record to 8-1. Murray Wood says Rider games should be packed; it’s all part of being from Saskatchewan. He says Saturday’s game proved the Riders are the heart of the CFL, and the fans who bleed green and white are, too.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:

Fri., August 15: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week’s list includes the disruptions because of the labour dispute at Air Canada and the red-hot Riders.

Thurs., August 14: Dear China… Um, yeah, can you fill out this TPS report? That’d be great. Murray Wood says Canada should get tough in the face of China bullying tactics, the latest of which saw a big tariff slapped on canola.

Wed., August 13: Murray Wood says attendance at Rider seems to be down, even though the team guards the numbers. But with a strong record this season, Wood says there’s no reason for Saturday’s game not to sell out.

Tues., August 12: Imagine living in a country where police shoot and kill someone, then don’t tell the public who it was. Well, that’s what’s happening right now with the RCMP. Murray Wood says we deserve to know more.

Mon., August 11: Summer is a time for homecomings and reunions, and in Saskatchewan, that often means city folks going out to the family farm. Murray Wood shares some highlights and observations from his family gathering.