There was a telling sequence during the East Division semi-final yesterday, and though it did not involve any players other than Casey Printers, it told all that was necessary.
Printers, maligned as a Hamilton Tiger-Cat and undoubtedly loved on the streets of Vancouver this morning, got into it verbally with a few fans after being forced out of bounds. Instead of ignoring the taunts, the 28-year-old quarterback turned and yelled at the leather-lungs, pointing at his chest.
Then, Printers proceeded to rip the hearts out of the Tiger-Cats and their fans.
Printers, who could do nothing right for the Ticats in 23 games during the 2007 and 2008 seasons, is now a hero for the Lions.
That he was seen as a villain who ruined the Ticats' return to respectability in 2009 didn't bother Printers.
"I'm so cool with that," Printers, who was released by Hamilton in February and rejoined B.C. in September, said. "I'm so thankful for Hamilton. You guys don't understand the adversity I went through here.
"Because of the turmoil and all of the ups and downs, I'm able to be here and lead these guys and not get shaken up."
