Arkansas Razorbacks Offensive lineman Fernando Carmona was mocked after a video showed 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 have nothing but respect Texas Tech And football game. I apologize to my team and coaches. “I'm not that type of player and I will learn from this.”
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Arkansas Razorback offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) reacts after an Arkansas Razorback touchdown during a 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 Altenberger/Ikon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Many objected to Carmona stepping on C.J. Baskerville's ankle, and the idea was put forward that it was done intentionally. Some even said they wanted to “ban him forever” from the game.
Carmona's actions caused immediate pain for Baskerville. Meanwhile, Carmona tried to play as if he was helping his teammate onto the turf.
Baskerville accused Carmona of making a “dirty” play.
“There's no denying that Arkansas Great game played Last night, I don't take it from them. But Fernando Carmona #55 blatantly stepping on my ankle and deliberately squeezing it is absolutely filthy,” Baskerville wrote on X on Saturday.
Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona, 55, celebrates with fans after the Razorbacks' victory over the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. (Photos by John Reid-Imagine)
“He proceeds to say ‘I got a b****** a***.’ Do better.”
This incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the Razorbacks' 39-26 win over the Red Raiders to win the bowl game.
Baskerville was Texas Tech's leading tackler in the game as well, totaling 10 assists plus one pass deflection. He had 52 total tackles with four interceptions in his senior season.
Arkansas Razorback offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (age 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 Altenberger/Ikon 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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