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“It’s going to be a play I’m known for — I’m willing to accept that,” said Jorden, demonstrating a class and poise beyond his 28 years.

“That’s one of the first things that came into my head when the game ended. But I’m also willing to grow from it.”

Jorden said he began the healing process Monday morning by facing the world’s response head on.

“I had over 100 text messages and 100 notifications on Twitter and Facebook, and I read everything — the good and the bad,” said Jorden, who said he hopes and plans to be back next year with the Stampeders.

“I felt like I’ve got to embrace it. You can’t hide from it. The sooner I can look at it in its eye and learn and grow from it will be the best situation for me in the future.”

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He hadn’t looked McDaniel in the eye since the 33-year-old elder statesman of the receivers chose not to keep his criticism in-house, telling the world after the game, “it was just a dumb play. It changed the whole game. The ball is the most important (thing) at that time in the game. Four minutes left? Already up eight? A chance to go up 11? No, I don’t see that as extra effort. It was stupid.”

No need to rehash, said Jorden.

“I don’t really want to add no fuel to that fire,” said Jorden, when asked if a meeting between the two was imminent.

“The one thing I’ll say is that I agree with what he said.”

Powerful.

“We won’t talk about it — there’s nothing to talk about,” confirmed McDaniel on Tuesday.

“The media and fans will make it more than what it is.”