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SURREY, B.C. -- Some key players are gone from the B.C. Lions, but Andrew Harris will not forget them anytime soon. Harris wants to be more of a leader -- on and off the field -- this CFL season as a result of the departures of star slotback Geroy Simon and others. But the Lions running back is keeping his goals to himself as he attempts to improve on a stellar 2012 campaign. "At every level Ive played at, no matter what sport Ive been in, Ive been a leader and a captain," said Harris. "Now that Im accomplished at this level, I expect to be that leader and want to be that leader. "Its not as a vocal leader in the change room, but I feel that Im a leader in my play." Harris can lead by example Friday night as the Lions host the Edmonton Eskimos in the final CFL pre-season game for both teams. After sitting out the first exhibition contest in Calgary, Harris will play into the third quarter as coach Mike Benevides attempts to get his veterans ready for the regular season. "Im sure Ill be playing quite a bit (Friday)," said Harris, who bulked up with more muscle in the off-season. "Its just good to get the rhythm, get the reps going. "Even in Game 1, I can still recall from last year, youre just not as sharp as you were last year in Week 20. So its just good to get as many reps and touches as possible. Every time youre touching the football, youre getting better." Harris, once a longshot to make the team at any position let alone the premier tailback spot, had plenty of touches and showed considerable improvement last season. He helped the Lions finish in first place in the West Division with a 13-5 mark before being upset by the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Final. He led the CFL in yards from scrimmage with 1,830, becoming the first Canadian to do so since Terry Evanshen back in 1967. Harris also posted the sixth-best rushing total in CFL history by a Canadian, running for 1,112 yards en route to earning league and division all-star honours for the first time in his career. He also recorded 75 receptions that ranked sixth in the league. But as he enters his fourth season of active duty with the Lions, the former B.C. territorial protection wants more. To achieve his goals, Harris will break the schedule down into smaller chunks and attempt to achieve his marks in each. "Last year, I did everything," he said. "I hit my goals. This year, Im splitting my season up into three sections, because I battled so hard to have an end point, and 18 games is a long season. "So this year, I set it up into three different areas, and every six games I want to hit those standards." But dont try to get him to discuss any targets. "Im not going to talk about them, because when you do hit them, its in the headline," he said. "And when you dont, people talk about it, and youre kind of held accountable. So for me, its just an internal goal." While Harris has high expectations of himself, coach Benevides does, too. But the coach is not worried about the 26-year-old Winnipeg natives ability to live up to his own or the teams demands. In order to be dynamic in the CFL, said Benevides, a team has to be able to deploy a running back that is effective as a receiver and can also rush the ball and block effectively, and Harris has the necessary qualities. "If he just does what he does, and protect the football, well be fine," Benevides said. But the Lions coach doesnt want Harris to place any high leadership expectations on himself. As his game matures, he must grow into a leadership role naturally even as the Lions attempt to replace leaders like Simon, who was traded to Saskatchewan, and Arland Bruce III, who was released and signed as a free agent with Montreal. "Dont change who you are," said Benevides. "The leadership voids will fill themselves either the way you act, by the way you perform, by the way youre a pro (or) by the way you study. "So while I appreciate the fact that he feels that responsibility, as Ive told every single player on that field: Dont try and be something youre not." Meanwhile, Matt Norman will try to be something he was not last season -- a starting centre -- when the Lions take the field against the Eskimos. Norman, a second-year pro who played guard last season, is being groomed as Angus Reids eventual replacement in the middle of the offensive line. But he is getting a chance to learn more quickly than expected because Reid has not yet recovered from a back injury that kept him out for most of training camp. As a result of Normans move to centre, rookie Kirby Fabien will play right guard. Fabien, a first-round draft choice (seventh overall) in 2012, has impressed thus far after electing to return to the University of Calgary last season instead of turning pro. The rookies presence in the starting lineup, although necessary due to Reids injury, runs counter to Benevides desire to give his veterans considerable playing time. "Ive got to get these guys going," said Benevides. Notes: Another rookie, Matt Albright, a 21-year-old Dartmouth, N.S., native out of St. Marys University, will serve as the Lions backup centre. ... Former Lion Mike Reilly is slated to start at quarterback for the Eskimos. Elie Okobo Jersey . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. Kelly Oubre Jr. Jersey . 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Darya Domracheva of Belarus was second, 34.Burnley, Leeds and Rotherham could be celebrating a double awards victory after all three teams were nominated in the Sky Bet Championship manager and player of the month awards for March. Clarets boss Sean Dyche is in the running after guiding his side to 10 points from a possible 12, including a 1-0 win over rivals Blackburn. Highlights of the Championship match between Burnley and Cardiff at Turf Moor The contribution of striker Sam Vokes to Burnleys fine run of form has also been recognised. Powerful in the air and back to full fitness, Vokes has led the front line magnificently since January. His four goals during the month included an impressive header to earn a point in the 1-1 draw with Wolves. Leeds United striker Marco Antenucci enjoyed an impressive March Leeds manager Steve Evans is also up for the monthly award after he too led his side to three wins from four games to ease any lingering relegation concerns.The Elland Road club are also represented by striker Marco Antenucci, who scored his first goals since November during the month.The Italian netted four times in March, including both goals in the 2-1 win at Blackburn, supplying a clever flicked finish for the first before curling home the second. Highlights of the Championship match between Bristol City and Rotherham at Ashton Gate Former Leeds boss Neil Warnock has been tasked with keeping Rotherham in the Sky Bet Championship, a task that was boosted after they secured 10 points from a possible 12 during the month.ddddddddddddWins over Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday helped lift Rotherham out of the bottom three, with Warnocks name put forward for providing some steel to the Millers side. Neil Warnock has helped guide Rotherham away from the relegation zone That spirit was exemplified by Lee Frecklington, who earned his nomination for player of the month by playing through the pain barrier.The box-to-box midfielder ignored a calf strain to play a hugely influential part in Rotherhams revival, scoring the winner against Middlesbrough. Highlights of the Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Completing the manager of the month nominees is Cardiff boss Russell Slade, who has guided the Bluebirds to seven points from four matches.Finally, Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees earns a nomination for leading a defence which conceded just one goal in four games.The winners will be announced on Sky Sports News HQ on Friday. Also See: Championship video Fixtures Table Live on Sky Get Sky Sports ' ' '