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Most outstanding: Redblacks' Burris sets sights on 'the finish line in the distance'

Redblacks' quarterback Henry Burris talks to CBC Ottawa about his hopes for the team leading into Saturday's big game, and his plans for his own future after football.

Redblacks quarterback talks about Saturday's big game, and what lies ahead

Henry Burris talks about his future in football, and beyond

9 years ago
Duration 1:33
Ottawa RedBlacks quarterback Henry Burris talks to the CBC's Adrian Harewood about his future in the CFL, and what he plans to do after football.

With the Redblacks setting theirsights on Saturday's regular season finale against Hamilton,quarterback Henry Burristook some time out to talk to CBC Ottawa about everything from the big game, to what he's expecting from life after football.

If we continue to have the success that we've been having, alot of guys will carry home some hardware, but hopefully, hopefully not the only hardware that we're looking for as a team.- Ottawa Redblacks quarterbackHenry Burris

Burrisis having a stellar year.The40-year-old leads the Canadian Football League in passing yards, completions, and attempts, to name just a few categories.

He's led the Redblacks from a disappointingdebut last seasonto a chance to finish first in the East Division on Saturday.

So it's no wonder he's alsohis team'snominee for the CFL's most outstanding player award.ButBurris has his eyes on a greater prize: the Grey Cup.

"If we continue to have the success that we've been having, a lot of guys will carry home some hardware, but hopefully, hopefully not the only hardware that we're looking for as a team."

Redblacks fans love their quarterback