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NEW YORK -- The numbers say there isnt much difference in the NFL with replacement officials. Peyton Manning Black Jersey . Comments from players and coaches say otherwise. As fan outrage grows over calls and non-calls, delays in doling out penalties and indecision by the replacements, statistics show strong similarities between the number of flags thrown this year by the temporary crews and last year by the guys who currently are locked out. The NFL knows things are far from perfect -- something that could have been predicted with officials whose recent experience typically was not even at the highest college levels. But things are never perfect with the regulars, either, and the league shows no sign of being forced back to the negotiating table because of the criticism. "We are going to continue to do everything possible to raise the level of performance of the current officials" through training tapes, conference calls and meetings, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday. The league does that with the regular officials, too. One point of emphasis this week will be game control and making sure players are penalized for unnecessary actions ranging from roughness penalties to unsportsmanlike conduct. Game control and simple professionalism by the officials have become key issues this week after complaints from a number of players. "Theres no doubt the integrity of the game has been compromised not having the regular officials out there," Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka said. "Weve got to get that taken care of." Added Rams coach Jeff Fisher: "We just all hope, and Im speaking on behalf of all 31 other head coaches, we hope they get something done. Were trusting that they will." The Eagles LeSean McCoy was stunned when one of the replacements told the All-Pro running back he was on the officials fantasy football team. The league prohibits its game officials from playing fantasy football. "Ill be honest," McCoy said, "they are like fans." What the fans seem most annoyed with is the lack of pace to games, most notably Monday nights win by the Falcons over the Broncos that dragged on past midnight. Thats about the only area where, statistically, the replacements have been far inferior. Average time of game is about six minutes longer in 2012 than in 2011, and with only one overtime game in the opening two weeks -- same as last year -- extra periods cant be blamed. More likely, the time it takes to properly administrate penalties throughout the game is the cause. The league has a supervisor in the press box and an alternate official on the sideline to help in that area. But its been a struggle. "Its a combination of everything," said Fisher, who has served on the NFLs competition committee for most of his coaching career. "Most of them are not (from) Division I. Theyre all doing the best they can but its a combination of everything: its the speed, its the differences in rules. We just hope theyre able to put things together as soon as they can." The perception seems to be flags are flying indiscriminately. And yet: -- The average number of penalties per game is down from 15.2 to 14.7. -- On player safety calls, such as roughing the passer; unnecessary roughness, including hitting defenceless players; and, face-mask or horse-collar violations, the calls are nearly even: 75 this year, 74 last. -- Instant replay reviews are way up, an increase of 16. But the percentage of reversals is way down: 23 this year out of 62 as opposed to 21 of 46 in 2011. -- Defensive pass interference and illegal contact penalties are up, but only from 48 to 51, surprising because of the hubbub raised on the airwaves about the lack of such calls. Offensive players believe the replacements are concentrating on pass interference penalties against them, not against defensive backs. The numbers: six such calls this season to nine through two weeks last year. "Its frustrating because I think there was no offensive pass interferences called the whole preseason, so thats kind of what theyve been emphasizing," said Vikings receiver Percy Harvin, who believes he was victimized by "a terrible call" of offensive interference in a loss Sunday at Indianapolis. "It wasnt just our game but a lot of offensive pass interferences called. It just seemed like they were gunning for the offensive pass interferences this week. "Its frustrating not knowing exactly what they are looking at, but we cant worry about that. We have to adjust to the game and be ready to go from there." Where does the officiating situation go from here? No negotiations with the NFL Referees Association are planned, and the NFL has drawn up a schedule to use the replacements for five weeks, if necessary. That bothers Giants defensive end Justin Tuck. "I am not necessarily mad at the replacement officials," Tuck said. "I am more upset with the NFL for not handling this and taking care of this in due time." ------ Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Philadelphia contributed to this story. Wes Welker Womens Jersey . Dubnyk made his case again Tuesday, stopping 31 of 33 shots in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Rexall Place. If Renney is true to his word, veteran Nikolai Khabibulin will take a seat again when the Chicago Blackhawks visit Thursday and Dubnyk will make a fourth straight start for the first time in his NHL career. Autographed Peyton Manning Jersey . That doesnt mean that the season-ending set wont have some excitement. Miguel Cabrera will be on Triple Crown watch as the regular season comes to a close and he seems to be squaring off against the right opponent to pad his numbers. http://www.shopnflbroncosgears.us/ . -- Ty Rattie made a splash in his return from injury Sunday night. Wes Welker Jersey .S. 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Desmond Jennings hit a two-run triple, and the Rays snapped a four-game losing streak. Matsuzaka (1-6) gave up five runs and nine hits in three-plus innings. "After the first inning, I kept throwing it where they wanted the ball," he said through an interpreter, "and they never miss those pitches. It really hurt me." It was the fourth straight start in which Matsuzaka gave up at least four earned runs in fewer than six innings. "After the last time I thought I was headed in the right direction, and I wanted to keep that momentum going, but it didnt end up that way in the sixth," he said. "Its been really hard to keep the positive going, so far. As always Im disappointed in myself for not helping my team out." Bard faced five batters, walking three and giving up a hit after Aceves allowed four runs in two-plus innings. The Red Sox (68-82), assured of their first losing season since 1997 when they were 78-84, got two RBIs from Jacoby Ellsbury. Despite the win, Tampa Bay (79-70) fell 6 1/2 games behind the AL East-leading New York Yankees, who swept a day-night doubleheader against Toronto. The Rays started play six games back inn the AL wild-card race. Wes Welker Black Jersey. Four Boston pitchers walked six in the sixth inning, including passes to Carlos Pena and Jose Molina with the bases loaded. Luke Scott had a sacrifice fly, and Jeff Keppinger added an RBI single. Keppinger hit a solo homer, and Pena added a two-run shot off Matsuzaka, who is 2-8 in 14 career starts against Tampa Bay. Chris Archer (1-3) allowed three runs and five hits in five innings for the Rays, who won for the second time in nine games. It was the rookies first major league win. Boston took a 3-1 lead in the third on Ellsburys run-scoring single and an RBI grounder by Dustin Pedroia. Ellsbury has 10 RBIs in his last 11 games. Ben Zobrist, who drove in four runs in the Rays 7-5 loss to Boston on Tuesday, cut the deficit to 3-2 with an RBI single later in the third. Tampa Bay loaded the bases with no outs during the second on singles by Evan Longoria, Scott, and Keppinger. The Rays scored just once, tying it at 1 when Matt Joyce followed with a walk. Matsuzaka avoided further damage by striking out Pena and getting a double-play grounder from Molina. Pedro Ciriaco led off the game with a single, stole second and scored to make it 1-0 on Ellsburys single. Ciriaco is 15-for-15 in stolen-base attempts this season. Notes: Valentine wouldnt say if Matsuzaka will get another start this season. "Maybe a little more rest is whats needed at this time of year," he said. ... Tampa Bay LHP David Price (18-5) will go for his 19th win this season against Boston RHP Clay Buchholz (11-6) in the finale of the four-game series on Thursday night. ... Justin Gatlin, the 100-meter bronze medallist at the London Olympics, threw the ceremonial first pitch. ' ' '
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