Texas Trooper Removed After Clash with South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor

A conflict between a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper and South Carolina football player Nyck Harbor occurred during a recent game against Texas A&M. The event unfolded in the second quarter when Harbor, a junior wide receiver, made an impressive 80-yard touchdown, contributing to South Carolina’s early lead of 27-3.

Incident Details at Kyle Field

After scoring, Harbor hobbled towards a tunnel at Kyle Field. As he returned down the tunnel with teammates, a Texas DPS trooper was spotted walking up the tunnel. The trooper inadvertently bumped into Harbor and South Carolina running back Oscar Adaway III, reportedly pushing them aside. Following this, the trooper directed a finger at Harbor and appeared to yell.

Action Taken by Authorities

Texas A&M campus police quickly responded to the incident. They confirmed that the trooper involved had been relieved of his gameday duties. In a statement, the DPS confirmed the trooper was “sent home” and mentioned that their Office of Inspector General would investigate the situation further.

• Incident Date: Recent game day
• Teams Involved: South Carolina vs. Texas A&M
• Score at Incident: South Carolina 27, Texas A&M 3
• Halftime Score: South Carolina 30, Texas A&M 3
• Final Score: Texas A&M 31, South Carolina 30

Game Performance

Despite the incident, the Gamecocks dominated the first half. However, Texas A&M rallied back, marking the biggest comeback in their history. Quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 439 yards and three touchdowns, helping his team maintain an undefeated record of 10-0 this season.

Coaches and Social Media Reaction

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer expressed he was unaware of the incident at the time. However, he appreciated the swift action taken to dismiss the trooper involved. Beamer stated, “They really do a great job. They’re first-class people.”

The incident sparked significant discussion on social media, with notable figures like NBA star LeBron James calling for the trooper’s suspension.

Nyck Harbor’s Injury Update

In the fourth quarter, Harbor left the game due to a separate injury sustained while making an 18-yard catch. He later returned to the locker room with trainers after an evaluation in the medical tent. Coach Beamer revealed that Harbor was to be taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons, as he had sustained a chest injury.

Upcoming Games for South Carolina

After the recent loss, South Carolina’s record fell to 3-7. The team is scheduled to host Coastal Carolina next week, followed by a significant matchup against in-state rival Clemson on November 29 in Columbia, South Carolina.