NOTE: Mark Whipple has been suspended from coaching for one week, including Saturday's game against South Florida. Read the full updated story, including statements from Whipple and athletic director Ryan Bamford here.

UMass football coach Mark Whipple is coming under fire on social media for his use of the word "rape" in his postgame radio comments following his team's 58-42 loss Saturday at Ohio.

In the midst of a rant complaining about officiating, Whipple said an Ohio player committed uncalled pass interference on receiver Andy Isabella, during the loss that dropped the Minutemen to 2-4.

"We had a chance there with 16 down and they rape us, and he picks up the flag."

The "they" he's referring to is the Bobcat defense. The "he" is an official. The game's head referee was a woman, Amanda Sauer.

Asked about the same play again later in the interview, Whipple referred to Isabella being "mugged."

Ohio FB: I can appreciate coaches ripping officiating. But it's 2018. Do we really need 'rape' references about perceived missed calls? Mark Whipple unloads on crew after loss at Ohio. "They raped us." https://t.co/Tc64OHnD0h — Jason Arkley (@JasonAmessenger) September 30, 2018

The Athens Messenger has a full transcript of the interview.

Via text, UMass athletic director Ryan Bamford said "No comment other than we are aware of the comments and reviewing them now."

Whipple could not be reached for comment and won't likely be available to make a statement all week. UMass announced prior to Saturday's game that there would be no media access this week leading up to Saturday's home game against South Florida. No reason was given for the media blackout.