So far, the 2024 season has not run out of drama. But it looks like the scenes are getting uglier as the season progresses. Although Sam Pittmans The Arkansas Razorbacks captured the hearts of fans with a 39-26 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. However, somewhere they stooped too low.

All thanks to their 322-pound behemoth, the Arkansas offensive lineman, getting it dirty. Unfortunately, instead of using his foot to run, he used it to stomp. That’s not what a captain or any athlete has to do, is it?

Sam Pittman’s celebration was interrupted by a player foul

Friday, December 27, proved to be a lucky day for Pittman’s program. When the clock struck zero at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the Arkansas HC might have let out a huge sigh of relief. Finally, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory was Pittman’s third winning season as Razorbacks HC. Just when the HC was thinking of throwing a party, a player made a misstep and was looking for a place to hide. This is none other than their offensive lineman. Fernando Carmona. Everything was going well until a video went viral of Pittman’s heavyweight star getting involved in foul play. So what is all the fuss about?

After the Liberty Bowl, Red Raiders safety CJ Baskerville shouted Carmona. When Baskerville made a tackle on a Braylen Russell Shortly before the two-minute timeout in the fourth quarter, they ended up in the pile. As seen in the viral clip, Carmona entered the scene as the teams were sorting out. Pittman’s offensive lineman stood up, whereupon he appeared to step on Baskerville’s ankle.

That’s not what you expected from Carmona, a redshirt junior from Las Vegas, Nevada. After all, he started nine games for Arkansas this season. He was also named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice and served as captain of the Razorbacks. However, Baskerville isn’t all that interested in what Carmona brings to the gridiron. Instead, he shoots Pittman’s gun.

How Sam Pittman’s respectful approach led to success

The Liberty Bowl was indeed special for Baskerville. After all, it was the last game of his college career. The former transfer from San Diego State played two picture-perfect seasons with the Red Raiders. However, it ended bitterly. So he went right ahead and accused Caroma of X. The disgruntled senior security official at Texas Tech wrote: “There’s no denying that Arkansas played a great game last night, I don’t take that away from them. But #55 Fernando Carmona blatantly stepping on my ankle and deliberately pushing it down is just plain dirty. Proceeds read: “Got your asshole.” Do better @RazorbackFB.”

Well, Razorbacks players getting dirty with Texas Tech apparently isn’t part of Pittman’s curriculum. Finally, the Arkansas HC was extremely respectful of its rivals. Before Pittman competed, he shared how difficult it was to prepare for an opponent like Texas Tech.

“I think that’s it – I’m not going to speak for Coach. What a great coach he is. But for us it was just about preparing because there are a lot of unknowns. We know they are very aggressive defensively, both on a four-down line and on an odd-numbered front. We know they are very aggressive. So we moved around a lot,” Sam Pittman explained. So far, neither Fernando Carmona nor Arkansas have made any comment on the obviously dirty play.