First Cards Punt and Bethel draws the holding call. He was mugged/tackled coming off the line but still was in position to ensure the returner went out of bounds. TM beat his man coming of the line and was the first one there but didn't make the tackle.
31s next opportunity is the FG attempt by the Lions. He gets flagged for running into the Kicker, pretty ticky tack call but he did touch Akers leg.
Next opp is Cards punt. 31 first one down and takes a position to down the punt inside the 5 yd line. FC by Lions. Kerry Taylor was the other gunner and arrived shortly after Bethel.
Next opp is Lions punt. 31 is man to man on one gunner. He stays with him well but tough to gauge much since the Punter kicks it to the opposite side of the field just inside the out of bounds line. Cason and Arenas were on the other gunner and they stuffed him big time.
Next opp, KO after Cards FG. Bethel once again first man there. Spurlock thinks about bringing it out but stops just before crossing the goal line.
Next opp Cards KO after Ellington's TD. 31 gets another holding call against the Lions and they have to start at the 7 yd line.
Next opp, Cards punt after pitiful 2 minute drill. 31 is double teamed and TM is the other gunner and only has one man on him. TM beats his man and is the first to arrive. Alfonso is a close 2nd coming up the middle of the field. Bethel is next and he fires in and makes the tackle and causes a fumble that the Lions recover.
TM is also a very good gunner, Taylor did a nice job when it was his turn and Alexander, Alfonso and Dray are also very good so I get BA's optimism about us winning ST's every game.
Next opp, Cards punt. 31 is doubled again & TM has one guy on him. TM is first to arrive, Bethel beat his double team but then a 3rd man picks him up and blocks him very well. TM doesn't make the tackle but does force Spurlock to move sideways even though a blocker has engaged him. Acho is now in place and forces Spurlock to continue sideways. Alfonso flashes in and trips him up while Acho and Rashad fall on Spurlock to make sure he stays down. Lions have to start at their own 6 yd line.
Next opp, Lions punt. Cason and Arenas double team a gunner who blows past them and forces PP to fair catch the ball. 31 was on the other gunner and was running with him but didn't really make an effective block.
Lions punt and another FC from PP. Looked like 31 & TM were doubling one gunner.
Next opp is Lions FG attempt that 31 blocks. DUDE is uber fast.
Cards punt, Arenas is first man down and 31 is 2nd. Both were only singled and it was obvious the Lions weren't using their return team. Good punt and Bethel downs the ball at the 8 yd line.
Lions punt deep from their end, 31 and TM double the gunner but they don't do a good job. PP gets about a 7 yd return.
Looks to me like the Cards need to work on punt return blocking but other than that are incredibly good.
