Three days later, the issue of penalties continued to smolder at UCLA.
Still stinging from a last-second loss to Washington State on Saturday, linebacker Deon Hollins spoke about his frustration with game officials.
“Beating the referees and beating the other team is rough sometimes,” Hollins said Tuesday.
Hollins was particularly peeved about Washington State’s last play. Quarterback Luke Falk moved around the pocket before throwing 21-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Marks for a 31-27 lead with three seconds left.
Asked whether he was held on that play, Hollins said, “Absolutely, absolutely.