Episode 11: The Nation

Rider Nation spans the globe and each fan brings their own energy and passion to cheering on the Green and White. In this episode, host Daniella Ponticelli shares the stories of three Saskatchewan Roughrider fans: Adam Grabowski, Laurie Beaurivage and Keith Pratt. They open up about their reasons for supporting the team throughout the years, and why they keep coming back.

Saskatchewan will never forget 2013. A year that saw a determined and dominant Roughrider team take the CFL by storm to start, survive a September slump and see success at home. Ten years after winning the Grey Cup, members of the 2013 Riders returned home to be inducted into the Plaza of Honour. Host Daniella Ponticelli sat down with Corey Chamblin, Tyron Brackenridge, Tristan Jackson, Kory Sheets and Mike McCullough to get five different perspectives on a historic season.

Alan Ford and his grandson Jaxon now also share being members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Alan’s 28-year career included playing on the 1966 Riders Grey Cup championship team, adding another ring in 1989 as the Riders general manager. Meanwhile, Jaxon is making his mark this year as a rookie. The Fords join host Daniella Ponticelli to share how their bond has strengthened through loss, hard work and a love of football.