Jamie Nye: Andrew Harris should set a precedent for future MOP award votes

The Canadian Football League clearly needs a rule when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs and player awards.

The debate was heated between those who think Andrew Harris should be nominated and those who don’t.

It also put the Football Reporters of Canada members in Winnipeg at the centre of the storm to decide what represents the term “most outstanding player” when a PED suspension is thrown in.

I know the voters personally and professionally. They did not take this vote lightly as they all have a tonne of respect for Andrew Harris, who is one of the most accessible and forthcoming players in the league.

But the CFL and the CFLPA didn’t step up to take a clear stance on whether or not Harris should be nominated or even on the ballot for player awards.

That has to change next season. Many of the other pro leagues have clear rules that a positive test leaves you off the ballot entirely.

And that is a rule that should be easily adopted in the CFL.