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EDMONTON — Trevor Harris wants another shot at winning a Grey Cup with the Redblacks.

Eligible to become a free agent in February, the Redblacks quarterback said “80 percent” of the players in the locker room told him they love him and respect him as a leader after Sunday’s Grey Cup loss to the Stampeders.

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In slippery conditions, Harris completed 20 of 38 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown, but also tossed three interceptions.

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“It feels good to hear from the teammates, but you still want to be able to come through for them,” said Harris.

Asked if it was important for him to come back to finish the job next season, Harris replied: “Absolutely.”

Later, Harris’ voice trembled with emotion when he spoke of the loss.

“At any given game you can find three plays that make a huge swing,” said Harris. “They made those plays and we didn’t. It’s hard, man. It’s really hard. I pour so much time into this. I love these guys, man. I just wanted to be able to celebrate with my teammates. We didn’t earn it. I didn’t earn it.

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“It’s not for a lack of preparation, it’s not for a lack of heart, it’s not for a lack of determination. We just didn’t get it done tonight, and it sucks.”

-Don Brennan

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