Entering tonight the Ti-Cats had not won a road game in Toronto since 2001 and in the last three seasons they were a combined 2-25. But tonight was not an ordinary night, the Ti-Cats walked into Toronto and handled them collecting a huge 32-13 win. If last week was as bad as Hamilton could play then this game was an exhibition in the potential this club has.
Entering this game Charlie Taaffe said they had to establish the run. To do so the plan was to utilize both Tre Smith and Jesse Lumsden together in the backfield. The results for Hamilton were extraordinary, Lumsden rushed 20 times for 189 yards and 2 TD, while Tre Smith rushed for an additional 75 yards on eight carries. Printers also got the job done through the air going 16/23 for 171 yards. Up 14-6 at the half the Ti-Cats took the ball and drove it right down the field. The key play was a vintage Printers passing play. While scrambling Printers found Scott Mitchell 43 yards down the field to setup a Jesse Lumsden TD that put the Ti-Cats lead at 15. But the Argos weren’t quite done yet, Kerry Joseph showed his own MOP form, driving the field with an 8/9 effort good for 86 yards. But showing resolve that has been missing for years in Hamilton there was no let up. A Nick Setta field goal and a single point gave the Ti-Cats a tentative 12 point lead.
In the fourth quarter the Argos were driving again and as Ti-Cats fans around the Golden Horsehoe held their breath the Ti-Cats made the winning plays. Lawrence Gordon forced a fumble and then a few plays later Jesse Lumsden busted a run for a 57 yard major. As Argo fans headed to the exits, Charlie Taaffe’s crew knew they had solidified an enormous win for Hamilton. It’s also important to note the Ti-Cats defense came through as well. In the Argos first two possessions they forced consecutive two and outs, and also managed to pressure Kerry Joseph all night including three sacks. The Ti-Cats came through with a complete team effort and made the plays they had to. What a difference a week can make? The Ti-Cats organization now goes into Week 3 with their best win percentage in three years.
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One Response to “Ti-Cats take it to Toronto, end their road woes”
Posted: 07/03/08 at 10:23 pm
Absolutely stunned by this result. Seriously, I didnt get the chance to watch the game but after seeing both of these teams last week, I would have said the Argos would grab this one. Truly surprised. Nice piece on the game. Thanks!