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UMass HC Mark Whipple Suspended After Saying Ohio 'Raped Us'

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UMass football head coach Mark Whipple used an insensitive expression after his team's 58-42 loss to Ohio Saturday, and it will result in a one-game suspension.

According to Matt Vautour of MassLive, the coach complained about the officials by saying Ohio "raped us." The school responded by suspending him for one week without pay while also ordering he take part in sensitivity training.

Whipple and athletic director Ryan Bamford provided a statement on the incident:

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UMass football head coach Mark Whipple suspended for one week without pay following Ohio postgame comments.