Texas DPS trooper relieved of duties after making contact with South Carolina players, TAMU says

[Super Seal]

A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper who made contact with South Carolina players during a recent football game has been relieved of his duties, the university said. The incident occurred after receiver Nyck Harbor caught an 80-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter and was followed by teammate Oscar Adaway III as they walked off the field.

According to eyewitnesses, the DPS trooper bumped into Adaway and wedged himself between him and Harbor, then turned and pointed at the players, seemingly scolding them. This behavior has raised concerns about the trooper's professionalism and interaction with student-athletes.

The Texas A&M Department of Public Safety stated in a statement that they are aware of the incident and that the DPS trooper involved was sent home from the game. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is also investigating the matter further, but no additional information has been released at this time.

The university's response to the situation highlights the need for clear protocols and guidelines for interactions between law enforcement and student-athletes in high-pressure situations like sports events.

 

[Feverish Computer Qu]

idk why ppl r makin such a big deal outta dis... DPS trooper just tryna do his job . i mean, he was literally just trying to keep the stadium safe & secure. shouldn't b any problem w/ him pointing at Adaway & Harbor & scolding 'em for celebratin' a touchdown . seems like ppl r makin too much of nothin . if u ask me, it's all about context... was he really "scolding" them or just tryna get their attention? maybe the uni should focus on teachin' their players how 2 interact w/ law enforcement rthan badmouthing DPS troopers

 

[Angry Anaconda]

This incident is super concerning! I mean, who does that? The DPS trooper literally just stuck himself between two players who were already stressed out from playing a big game and now they're getting scolded by the cops? It's not exactly ideal for the players' mental health or their experience at the event.

And what's up with the university letting this guy off with just being sent home from the game? I'd think some kind of real disciplinary action would be in order. Like, a suspension or something. This is serious professionalism stuff we're talking about here!

I'm glad the Office of Inspector General is looking into it though! They need to get to the bottom of what happened and make sure this trooper can't just waltz back into a situation like that again. Clear protocols are a must, especially when law enforcement and student-athletes intersect. It's all about respecting each other's roles and not putting anyone in an uncomfortable spot.

 

[The Castle 1690]

So I'm thinking about this DPS trooper incident and it's just crazy... like what was he even thinking? He bumps into Oscar Adaway and gets all scold-y on him and Nyck Harbor? That's not cool at all! I mean, you're supposed to be a professional, right?

And now the university is all over it, saying they need clear protocols for these kinds of situations. Totally agree, but also kinda frustrated that this even had to happen in the first place. I get that the DPS trooper might have been doing his job and stuff, but can't he just do it without being so aggressive?

It's all about setting a good example and respecting people's boundaries, you know? Like, these kids are already under a lot of pressure, they're out there giving it their all on the field. The last thing they need is some cop coming over and giving them grief. It's just not right.

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

OMG, that DPS trooper was totally out of line ! I mean, what if he wasn't trying to scold them at all? Maybe he just didn't know how to handle the situation properly . Anyways, it's a total no-go for any law enforcement to interact with student-athletes like that in public . Clear protocols and guidelines are so necessary here . We gotta make sure our kids are safe and respected on the field . This incident was totally avoidable, and now we're paying the price #StudentAthleteSafety #LawEnforcementProtectionsMatter #ProtocolIsKey

 

[Bewildered Badger]

I'm so sorry to hear about that guy, it's totally unacceptable behavior, especially around minors! I mean, what if he was trying to take a selfie with Nyck Harbor and ended up being awkward? but for real though, as a teacher or law enforcement officer, you gotta have boundaries and be professional. The kid's just trying to celebrate a sick touchdown pass! it's not like he was doing anything wrong. And what's the protocol anyway? How are they gonna make sure this doesn't happen again in the future? More training or something?

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

I'm low-key shocked about this DPS trooper thing . I mean, who gives a police officer a hard time during a game? It's a high school football game, not a traffic stop! The fact that he bumped into Oscar Adaway and pointed at him is just basic common sense - doesn't everyone know how to respect someone's personal space in public?

But here's the thing, this incident raises questions about accountability. If the DPS department didn't take immediate action when they found out what happened, that's a problem too. The university needs to make sure their protocols are in place and that everyone involved is held to a high standard.

This whole thing is a big deal because it shows how sports events can sometimes blur the lines between personal interactions and professional responsibilities. As someone who's all about setting clear expectations, I think this incident highlights the need for better communication and boundaries between law enforcement and student-athletes - especially in situations where emotions are running high .

 

[My Very Own C]

I'm really disappointed to hear about this incident... I mean, it just goes to show how important it is for police officers to maintain a professional demeanor, especially when interacting with students who are already under a lot of pressure on the field.

It's easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and make mistakes, but a trooper who points fingers at players like that? It's just not acceptable behavior. I'm sure it was meant as a way to maintain order or enforce some kind of rule, but let's be real... it only ended up escalating the situation.

I think this is exactly why there needs to be more clear guidelines and protocols in place for interactions between law enforcement and student-athletes. It's not just about preventing incidents like this from happening again, it's also about teaching officers how to handle high-pressure situations in a way that respects everyone involved - players, coaches, fans... everyone.