During a college football game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the South Carolina Gamecocks, a law-enforcement incident inside the stadium tunnel has drawn national attention. The controversy began when Gamecocks receiver Nyck Harbor scored an 80-yard touchdown, then entered a tunnel to walk back to the field with teammate Oscar Adaway III. A trooper from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) appeared to step between the two players, collide with them, and then emphatically point and scold Harbor.
The moment was captured on video and promptly circulated across social media. In response, NBA superstar LeBron James took to platform X and posted:
“That A&M cop needs to [be] suspended! That was premeditated and corny AF!! He went out his way to start some s-t. Do better man.”
Following growing criticism, the DPS confirmed the trooper was sent home from his game-day assignment, and its Office of Inspector General will review the incident. The trooper’s name has not been publicly released.
Many are pointing to this incident as an example of poor judgment by law enforcement on the sideline of major sporting events. The fact that a high-profile athlete like LeBron James weighed in only added to the media spotlight.
What to Watch:
- The outcome of the internal investigation by DPS’s Office of Inspector General.
- Whether any disciplinary action (suspension or reassignment) is formally announced.
- Possible policy changes for law-enforcement presence at stadiums and player-official interaction protocols.
Summary:
An otherwise routine football game turned a subject of nationwide scrutiny when a trooper appeared to deliberately engage two players in a tunnel. LeBron James has publicly condemned the incident and called for clear accountability. The trooper has been removed from duty pending review, but the full consequences are still unfolding.
