Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians was none too happy with the eight-person officiating crew that oversaw Saturday night’s preseason game against the San Diego Chargers.
In fact, that is putting it mildly.
“Don’t ask me about officials,” Arians said (h/t ESPN), when prodded about the experimental eight-person officiating crews. “Please. That’s why I’m hoarse.”
According to the report, the head coach was particularly upset about the contact downfield on some deep passes. Following an incompletion to Jaxon Shipley in the fourth quarter, Arians ripped off his hat and headset, “strongly” paced the sideline while blasting the officials.