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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona was ridiculed after video caught him stepping on the ankle of a Texas Tech player during the Liberty Bowl over the weekend.
Carmona broke his silence on the matter, apologizing for what happened.
“I would like to apologize for my actions last Friday night at the Liberty Bowl,” Carmona posted on X. “I let my emotions get away from me. I only have respect for Texas Tech and a football game. I apologize to my team and coaches. I’m not that kind of player and I’ll learn from this.”
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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) reacts after an Arkansas Razorbacks touchdown during the college football game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks on November 23, 2024 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Many took exception when Carmona stepped on CJ Baskerville’s ankle, and the thought that it was done on purpose was brought up. Some even said they wanted to “kick him out” of the game forever.
Carmona’s actions lead to immediate pain for Baskerville. Meanwhile, Carmona tried to play it off as helping a teammate off the field.
Baskerville accused Carmona of “foul” play.
“There’s no denying that Arkansas played a great game last night, I won’t take that away from them. But no. 55 Fernando Carmona apparently stepping on my ankle and pressing it on purpose is downright dirty,” Baskerville wrote on X on Saturday.
Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) celebrates with fans after the Razorbacks beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. (John Reed-Imagn Images)
“He keeps saying ‘I got your cu****.’ Do better.”
This incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the Razorbacks’ 39-26 bowl game win over the Red Raiders.
Baskerville was also Texas Tech’s leading tackler in the game, totaling 10 hits and one pass deflection. He had 52 total tackles with four interceptions in his senior season.
Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) during a college football game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Arkansas Razorbacks on November 2, 2024 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Carmona is a junior who spent the 2023-24 season with the San Jose State Spartans before transferring to Arkansas.
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