First, it was his "green contact lenses" that made him look crazy.  The fans spoke up and Gainer the Gopher, our beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders mascot, went back to the dark eyes.  

Now, Gainer's antics are being criticized.  

You see, after the Riders beat the BC Lions on Saturday night, Gainer dragged a stuffed lion out on the field and beat him up - grabbing the lion in what some feel was an inappropriate spot.  The BC Lions and some local fans voiced their displeasure on social media.

The Riders responded in a statement:  "We agree that Gainer took it too far during Saturday's game...We've talked to Gainer about it and have taken away his stuffed lion."

Perhaps the most remarkable reaction to this situation is a social media post from Senator Denise Batters - yes, SENATOR Batters, who writes:

"Give Gainer his stuffed lion back, Saskatchewan Roughriders.  And, by the way, don't even think about taking away his stuffed Tiger-Cat."