Burris looks sharp in start for Redblacks as Ottawa tops Tiger-Cats 30-29
HAMILTON — Henry Burris hadn’t started a game at quarterback since mid-August, but the only thing that seemed worse for wear was his voice.
The 41-year-old was hoarse talking to reporters after his Ottawa Redblacks hung on for the win to take first place in the CFL East with a 30-29 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night in front of 23,868 very loud fans at Tim Horton Field.
Burris completed 27-of-39 pass attempts for 393 yards, one touchdown and one fumble. He also rushed for a one-yard and a five-yard TD in the first half against his former team.
“It just felt good to get a big win, especially on the road and be back out there with the guys and having a chance to put something together,” said Burris, who was making only his fifth start of the season after being injured (finger) and then losing his job to Trevor Harris. He hadn’t started under centre since Week 9 in mid-August against Montreal.