American football fan hits twitter, becomes Riders fan
American football fan Brenden Kudla sent a tweet out Monday afternoon, looking for suggestions on which Canadian Football League team he should follow in 2019.
Looking at adopting a @CFL team for next year, whose got the best fan base north of the boarder?!
— Brenden Kudla (@brendenkudla) December 10, 2018
The responses came fast and furious, with the usual suspect — Saskatchewan — and reigning Grey Cup-champion Calgary leading the way in terms of mentions.
Like trophies? #UsToo pic.twitter.com/qiqCPnX5Z7
— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) December 10, 2018
Winnipeg Blue Bombers all the way. https://t.co/zmVGKAbafA pic.twitter.com/t8pRBBNTfu
— Bomber for Life 💙🇨🇦🏈 (@bomber_4_life) December 10, 2018
As a fellow 🇺🇸 @CFL fan, no one has more fun, win or lose, than the @REDBLACKS. https://t.co/vkIKt3fwf8 pic.twitter.com/wNB3zLC7A8
— Jean N. (@naturalbacon) December 10, 2018
Alouettes fan J-F Beaulieu made a pretty detailed case for Montreal.
1) Johnny Manziel (he’s going to be a star for the Als!)
2) Montréal is the most beautiful city in Canada
3) Best place to see a football game
4) The fans are insane for the team
5) People that are working for the @MTLAlouettes are the nicest in the league!
6) Poutine!— J-F Beaulieu (@jflieu) December 10, 2018
Within less than an hour, Brenden had a sense of just how deep colours run in the CFL — and is planning to make the trek north at some point in 2019 to catch a game!
but whatever choice you make, welcome to the @CFL family. There is no base quite like it in sports!
— Stephen S (@Safimod) December 10, 2018
I’m excited to be a part of the CFL family, planning a trip next year to see my team play! Just have to figure out who it’ll be. A lot of fans reaching out, the commitment is awesome!
— Brenden Kudla (@brendenkudla) December 10, 2018
Ultimately, he joined Riderville — even writing a faux-press release announcing his decision on Tuesday.
Welcome to the #CFLFamily, Brenden!
