BC Lions lock up Andrew Harris for two more seasons
Posted April 2, 2014 2:04 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The BC Lions have signed running back Andrew Harris to a two-year contract extension. The Winnipeg native is entering his fifth season with the Leos. He has never missed a game in his young career.
“Andrew is a very talented running back who along with Stefan Logan, gives our offence a lot of options,” says VP of football operations and GM Wally Buono. “This is a big step in the continuing effort to build a championship team and I’m very pleased to have Andrew as a Lion for years to come.”
After a slow start to the 2013 season, Harris was among the CFL’s top contributors in the second half. His performance earned the Winnipeg native a team nomination as Most Outstanding Canadian Player for a second consecutive year.
“British Columbia has become my home and knowing that I will continue to wear these colours and play the game I love for this organization and Lions fans across the province is an amazing feeling,” says Harris.
Lions Head Coach Mike Benevides says he is very excited to have Harris back in the Lions Den. “Andrew is an elite football player in our league and I believe his best football is still to come. He works extremely hard as both a ball carrier and a receiver which not only makes him a challenge for defensive players, but also adds a dimension to our offensive attack.”
Last season Harris rushed for nearly 1,000 yards and led all CFL backs with 61 receptions for 513 yards.
