Texas Tech defensive back blames Arkansas line for ‘dirty’ play during bowl game
Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive end CJ Baskerville called out Arkansas Razorbacks Fernando Carmona for an alleged “dirty” play during Friday’s Liberty Bowl.
Baskerville made the claim in the post at X on Saturday. He accused Carmona of stepping on the back of his ankle after the match and shared two videos as evidence.
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Nov. 30, 2024; Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive safety CJ Baskerville (9) is honored on senior day before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. (Photos by Michael C. Johnson-Imagn)
“There’s no denying that Arkansas played a great game last night, I’m not taking that away from them. But #55 Fernando Carmona stomping on my ankle and squeezing it on purpose is dirty,” Baskerville wrote on X.
“It keeps saying “you got your **** a***.” Do better.”
Carmona, who is listed at 322 pounds, did not immediately respond to Baskerville’s post.
The incident in question happened in the fourth quarter of Arkansas’ 39-26 victory over Texas Tech.
September 21, 2024; Auburn, Alabama: Arkansas Razorbacks offensive tackle Fernando Carmona (55) celebrates with fans after the Razorbacks beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. (Photos by John Reed-Imagn)
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Baskerville led the Red Raiders with 10 turnovers, and had one pass deflection in the game. The senior wrapped up his 2024 season with 52 tackles and four interceptions on the season.
The defense reached Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green twice. Green managed to avoid a lot of pressure and was 11-of-21 with 341 passing yards and two touchdown passes.
The Razorbacks finished the season 7-6 and are on a three-game winning streak under head coach Sam Pittman.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green (10) runs the ball against Texas Tech defensive back CJ Baskerville (9) during the second half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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The Red Raiders fell to 8-5 on the year. The team’s three-game winning streak came with a losing streak.
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