Andrew Harris won the Grey Cup with his hometown Blue Bombers two years ago in 2019 when they downed the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Eight years prior, he won the title game as a member of the BC Lions in 2011 when they downed Winnipeg and now, he's back playing in the Canadian Football League's championship game.
While he won the title on home field in that 2011 championship season, Harris finds himself on the other side of the spectrum heading into the game. Hamilton will be playing on their home field on Sunday as they host the Grey Cup. That means the Tiger-Cats will play in front of their home fans, use their home facilities throughout the week and get to sleep in their own beds as they prepare for the game. But, Harris doesn't think that makes much of a difference.
He does admit Hamilton may have a slight advantage; however, the team isn't worried about that.
"We're professionals, we're preparing the right way," said Harris. "We just need to tune in, stay focused and get the job done."
Harris was tremendous in the 2019 championship game for Winnipeg, running for 170 yards from scrimmage and he had two touchdowns. He was named the game's most valuable player and also received the Dick Suderman Trophy as the game's most valuable Canadian, the first time a single player had won both awards.
The Winnipegger is chasing his third Grey Cup and second with the Bombers as the team looks to defend the title they won in the last CFL season played and with just three days until game day, Harris is living for the moment.
"I like the opportunity to play in big games and make big plays," said Harris. "To have that internal fire in my belly, that's what I enjoy. We're ready for this and we know it's going to be a great battle, Hamilton is a very good team."
