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ASHBURN, Va. -- Josh Norman would really like to get some water and sports drink on the sideline, but he and the Washington Redskins defense cant get off the field.No team in the NFL is worse on third down than the Redskins, who are allowing conversions 48 percent of the time. Theyre on pace to have the second-worst third-down defense in the past 15 seasons behind only the 2011 San Diego Chargers.Opponents are even converting on almost 35 percent of third-and-long situations of 10-plus yards. Needing to likely win three of their final four games, beginning Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles, third-down defensive struggles are the Redskins biggest obstacle to a playoff berth.We go to get off the field, Norman said. Its not magic, not kind of conjuring up a spell. Thats just what it is: You got to get the heck off the field.Defensive coordinator Joe Barry said the Redskins weekly goal is to hold opponents to 35 percent on third down, which only a handful of teams are accomplishing. Even being mediocre on third down could mean a couple of extra victories for Washington (6-5-1), but the trend is worsening as the Arizona Cardinals were 10 of 16 last week.The only stat that matters is the scoreboard and as long as we hold our opponent to one point less than we score, thats the only stat that matters, Barry said Thursday. Every single third down, whether its the first third down of the game or the last third down of the game, those are crucial. Youve got to win the matchup, and right now were not.On the strength of another career season by quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Redskins offense is averaging 25 points and 419 yards a game. The defense is giving up just over 24 points and 369 yards a game, and the frustration is evident.Injuries have played a role, but with an All-Pro cornerback in Norman and linebacker Ryan Kerrigan sitting on 10 sacks, third down shouldnt be such a source of concern. But it is.Its no excuse, Norman said. We got to lock down because on first and second down we kick tail and then come third down you get in those situations, it shouldnt happen. As guys playing the ballgame, weve got to make it happen regardless of what coaches call.Coach Jay Gruden cant put the onus on one unit or one element of the defense. Theres plenty of blame to go around.Sometimes its a coverage, sometimes its a rush, Gruden said. We just have got to keep doing a good job with our rush -- being consistent with it and trying to get pressure on the quarterback and make him throw it when hes not ready -- and then our coverage has to be tighter from time to time.Middle linebacker Will Compton said its up to every individual player to take care of his job and execute. He wants himself and teammates to look in the mirror about mistakes when watching the film and adjust accordingly.Veteran defensive lineman Ziggy Hood considers it a matter of technique and inches.If you have a step away, thats the difference between a completion, a batted ball and an interception, Hood said. Its the small stuff that we have to work on, and the great thing is those things you can easily correct. Now, is it going to be that easy to do it? No, as you can see it week by week were last in third downs. The margin of error is real small, and if we dont better ourselves individually, its going to hurt the team in the long run.It is already; the Redskins have lost two in a row despite scoring 26 at Dallas and 23 at Arizona. Yet Hood isnt worried about the psychological effect of struggling on third down.Were going to pick things up, Hood said. I just hope we pick it up on time this week coming up.Game notes Left guard Shawn Lauvao (groin), center Spencer Long (concussion), tackle Ty Nsekhe (ankle), defensive linemen Chris Baker (ankle) and Anthony Lanier (shin) and safety Will Blackmon (concussion) didnt practice for the second consecutive day. ... Gruden said tight end Jordan Reed, who missed the Arizona game with a sprained left shoulder, looks better in practice but the coach has absolutely no idea if hell play.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Authentic Jerseys Cheap . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. NFL Jerseys China . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. 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While Jay was the only one to earn a spot in Rio, theyll all be there in spirit.All for one, Jay said.The Litherlands produced one of the most indelible moments at the trials when Jay rallied on the freestyle leg of the 400-meter individual medley to stunningly pass defending Olympic champion Ryan Lochte for the second spot on the team behind winner Chase Kalisz.As soon as they saw the 2 beside their brothers name, Kevin and Mick hopped over a railing at the CenturyLink Center to congratulate him. Jay popped out of the water, the three of them embracing on the deck, before Jay jumped back into the pool, unsure if he was breaking some sort of rule.No worries there.Hes headed to the Olympics.Once I saw them, I just started crying, Jay recalled at the end of the trials. It was amazing to share that experience with them.Jay will be able to go home to Georgia for a few days, and then he hits the road again with the U.S Olympic team for its training camps in San Antonio and Atlanta.He will likely be away from his brothers for at least a month, longer than theyve ever been apart.Its always kind of different when Im not with my brothers at a meet, Jay said, a bit of trepidation in his voice.The triplets were born in Japan. Their mother, Chizuko, is from that country, while their father, Andrew, is a chef from New Zealand. The family settled in the United States when the boys were about 3 years old, and theyre now citizens of all three countries.While impossible for many to tell apart on dry land, Jay has clearly pulled ahead of his brothers in the pool. He was the first to earn a spot on the U.S. national team, which meant that was the only country he could swim for at the Olympics.Mick and Kevin couldve competed for either Japan or New Zealand. Their fathers country was the best hope, but the brothers werent quite fast enough to be selected for the New Zealand team.They were still able compete at the U.S. trials with their brother, but Jay was the only one with a legitimate shot to make the worlds most powerful swimming team.In addition to his stunner in the 400 individual medley, he also qualified for the final of the 200 IM and finished fifth. He was competitive in the 200 backstroke, as well, but withdrew from that event after the prelims to put his focus solely on the 200 IM.Kevin nearly qualified for the final of the 400 freestyle, missing the eighth spot by a mere 0.17 seconds. Mick was disqualified in the prelims of the 100 butterfly for a false start, and he was eliminated in the semifinals of the 200 fly.For Kevin and Mick, Jays success has provided plenty of motivation.Yeah, theres definitely a little jealousy, Kevin said. But thats only going to make us stronger.When the Litherlands are in the pool,, their coaches can easily tell them apart since they specialize in different events.dddddddddddd Out of the water, the brothers have some subtle differences as well.Mick is the father figure, the one who got his drivers license more than a year ahead of his brothers and often served as their chauffeur. Kevin is the straightforward one, the guy who always says exactly whats on his mind. Jay is considered the most free-spirited of the bunch, always going along for the ride.That may have something to do with how they entered the world. Kevin was born first, followed by Mick and Jay. Kevin and Mick are identical, while Jay is fraternal.Its weird how similar people think they look when they first see them, said Gunnar Bentz, a good friend and fellow Georgia swimmer who also made the Olympic team. But after like six months of knowing them, you really start to be able to tell. Their bodies are all a little bit different, their faces are all slightly different.Not that most people can tell.In high school, they tried to use that to their advantage.We actually got DQed from a meet because of that, Jay said with a sheepish grin. I think Mick was sick or something and he couldnt go, so I tried to swim his events. But they found out.At the University of Georgia, where all three are pursuing business degrees while competing for the schools powerful swimming program, Mick and Kevin are roommates, while Jay rooms separately with Bentz.But the triplets are never far apart.Im always over there, Jay conceded.Thats not surprise. Even after their family moved to a bigger house, one that had enough bedrooms for each of them to have their own, the brothers continued to room together until they were 16. They never wanted to spend too much time apart.Theyre best friends, said Andrew Litherland, their father. Theyre so lucky to have each other. To get up in the morning and say, `Hey, get out of bed, lets go. Or say, `Hey, weve got to get to bed early, weve practice in the morning.The triplets seriously considered going to different colleges, wondering if it was time to branch out on their own.In the end, they all wound up at Georgia.They committed one at a time, remembered their college coach, Jack Bauerle, with a 15-minute break in between.Kevin and Mick want to be in Rio with their brother, but they arent sure if theyll be able to go. Tickets and hotel rooms are hard to come by, and theyd have to miss a significant amount of class time heading into their junior years at Georgia.Besides, they plan on competing together at the Tokyo Olympics four years from now.All for one, you know.This is only the beginning, Jay said. Im looking forward to going with them in 2020.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry . ' ' '