Darrell Davis: Riders fans say “No!” to Harris

Andrew Harris isn’t very popular in Saskatchewan.

That’s not a surprise. Harris plays tailback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, so Roughriders fans immediately dislike him. Their anti-Harris sentiments became more pronounced after he failed a drug test, was suspended two games and is preparing for his return to action. When Green Zone host Jamie Nye asked whether Harris should remain in consideration for awards, such as the CFL’s most outstanding player or its most outstanding Canadian, the resounding answer was: “No!”

In texted responses, Harris was called a “cheater” and worse. Harris insists he accidentally took a tainted supplement, that he didn’t intentionally take a performance-enhancing drug. He said he’s sending the supplement for laboratory testing, but that doesn’t necessarily prove anything.

There’s only one way for Harris to redeem himself: Play well and pass the extra drug tests he will now be subjected to, which might make Saskatchewan fans like him even less.