Arkansas Razorbacks Offensive tackle Fernando Carmona was mocked after video caught him stomping on the ankle of a Texas Tech quarterback during the Liberty Bowl over the weekend.
Carmona broke her silence on this issue, apologizing for what happened.
“I would like to apologize for my actions last Friday night at the Liberty Bowl,” Carmona wrote on X. “I let the emotions get out of me. I have nothing but respect for myself . Texas Tech and a football match. I apologize to my team and coaches. I'm not that type of player, and I'll learn from this. “
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Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) reacts after an Arkansas Razorbacks tackle during the college football game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks on November 23, 2024, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and Fayetteville, Arkansasville. (Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Many singled out Carmona when he stepped on CJ Baskerville's ankle, and the idea that it was intentional was raised there. Some even said they wanted him “banned forever” from the game.
Carmona's actions led to immediate pain for Baskerville. Meanwhile, Carmona tried to play it off as if he was helping his co-worker off the field.
Baskerville accused Carmona of playing “dirty”.
“There's no denying that Arkansas he played a great game last night, I'm not taking that away from them. But #55 Fernando Carmona clearly stepped on my ankle and deliberately pressed it to the dirt,” Baskerville wrote in X on Saturday.
Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Fernando Carmona (55) celebrates with fans after the Razorbacks beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. (Photos by John Reed-Imagn)
“It keeps saying “I got a b**** a***.” Do better.
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the Razorbacks' 39-26 victory over the Red Raiders to win the bowl game.
Baskerville was Texas Tech's leading tackler in the game, too, with 10 total tackles along with one interception. 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, 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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