No different than any other proud pop, Petar Milanovic-Litre is allowed a degree of parental chest-puffing.

“Whenever we play, my dad’ll be watching at home in Vancouver and if I make a play he’ll film it on his phone,’’ explains son Ante.

“Then it goes viral.

“He sends it to my uncles and cousins in Croatia, my cousins in Germany. Everywhere he can think of. Worldwide.

“I mean, my dad, whenever he gets a chance, he just blasts out my clips.

“It’s awesome.”

That’s what awesome dads do.

Fresh from an eye-catching, 43-yard performance toting the rock last weekend against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, a “tweak” to tailback Don Jackson may present the bruising third-year Simon Fraser grad an opportunity for his first career start in the Calgary Stampeders’ backfield.

“IF if does happen, well, I’ve been preparing as a starter since Year One,’’ he says. “I mean, actually I’ve always been preparing for this, 11 or 12 years, however long I’ve been playing football.

“A lot of work has gone into it.

“IF it does happen, I don’t think it’ll add any pressure. Terry (Williams)’s there. Don’s still gonna be on the sideline. We’ve got Robo. So it’s not like the weight of the world will be dropped on my shoulders or anything. We do everything by committee.

“So nothing out of the ordinary.

“Just another day in the office.”

Albeit a decidedly important day at the office, given the opposition, the chasing Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and that claustrophobic jumble atop the West Division standings.

Being able to run the ball effectively, if only intermittently, will, as ever, be paramount in allowing QB Bo Levi Mitchell to do what he does best and launch downfield thunderbolts to his array of pass-catchers.

As well, should a start come his way, Milanovic-Litre, a CFL fan while learning the game back home in B.C., understands the high standards demanded of the job hereabouts.

“Obviously, Cornish and Mess (Jerome Messam), all the rich Canadian tradition at the position and historically the way the Stampeders have run the ball … it’s big-time here,’’ he agrees.

“We still watch Jon Cornish film. All the time. We have something called Teach Tape. So when someone shows good technique or makes a nice play, it’s there for you to learn from.

“I mean, I think Jon Cornish wrote the textbook on Teach Tape. For running backs, he’s why it was invented.

“So, yeah, it means a lot to being a running back here.”

Milanovic-Litre’s position coach will tell you that he’s more than up to the task.

“We have all the faith in the world in Ante,’’ emphasizes Marc Mueller. “He played more this year than ever at tailback. He’s finished games. He’s been in there for meaningful snaps.

“He can handle whatever role we give him.

“We know that if he’s out there, he’s going to run the Stampeders’ offence, the way all our backs down. That means run the ball effectively and protect the quarterback.

“He’s great with the ball in his hands. Sneaky quick. Just a well-rounded football player. Whether he’s used at fullback, running back or on special teams, he finds a way to make a difference.

“And (Saturday) we know he’ll continue to do that for us, whatever we ask of him.”

Whether in a pinch-hit role or for the first time as a starter.

Meaning proud pop Petar just might be extra busy social-networking Saturday night out on the west coast.

“Hey, maybe,’’ replies son Ante, with a smile and a shrug. “Hope so. You never know.”