Coach DeMeco Ryans expressed his team's frustration over the officiating, stating, "We knew going in to today, it was us versus everybody... We can't make the mistakes that we made." He emphasized that there was a collective understanding that the team was facing external challenges beyond just their performance on the field.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud reflected on the awareness of impending challenges, saying, "It's one of those things you know what's up before you even walk in the arena." This highlighted the team's recognition of the atmosphere surrounding the game and the anticipation of difficulties.
Will Anderson Jr. openly questioned the game officials by stating, "We knew it was going to be us versus the refs going into this game." His remark highlighted the players' feeling of being stuck between challenging officiating and the pressure to perform consistently against a strong opponent.
Linebacker Henry To'oTo'o expressed his disappointment towards the calls, stating, "It makes me mad. But it is what it is, honestly." He underscored the defenders' struggle to adapt to officiating interpretations, particularly regarding the protection afforded to the quarterback.
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