Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona was ridiculed after video caught him stepping on the ankle of a Texas Tech participant throughout the Liberty Bowl over the weekend.
Carmona broke his silence on the matter, apologizing for what transpired.
“I’d like to apologize for my actions last Friday night in the Liberty Bowl,” Carmona posted on X. “I let me emotions get away from me. I have nothing but respect for Texas Tech and the game of football. I apologize to my team and coaches. I’m not that kind of player and will learn from this.”
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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) reacts after an Arkansas Razorbacks landing throughout the faculty soccer recreation between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks on November 23, 2024, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
Many took exception to Carmona stepping on C.J. Baskerville’s ankle, and the thought it was carried out deliberately was put on the market. Some even mentioned they needed him “banned forever” from the sport.
Carmona’s actions led to speedy ache for Baskerville. In the meantime, Carmona tried to play it off like he was serving to a teammate off the turf.
Baskerville accused Carmona of committing a “dirty” play.
“There’s no denying that Arkansas played a great game last night, I am not taking that away from them. But #55 Fernando Carmona blatantly stepping on my ankle and pressing down on it on purpose is straight up dirty,” Baskerville wrote on X on Saturday.
Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) celebrates with followers after the Razorbacks beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. (John Reed-Imagn Pictures)
“Proceeds to say “bought your b**** a***.” Do better.”
This incident occurred throughout the fourth quarter of the Razorbacks’ 39-26 win over the Pink Raiders to win the bowl recreation.
Baskerville was Texas Tech’s main tackler within the recreation, too, with 10 whole in addition to one go deflection. He had 52 whole tackles with 4 interceptions in his senior season.
Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) throughout the faculty soccer recreation between the Mississippi Rebels and Arkansas Razorbacks on November 2, 2024, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
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Carmona is a junior who spent the 2023-24 season with the San Jose State Spartans earlier than transferring to Arkansas.
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