Through Jeroslyn JoVonn
November 30, 2025
Tuskegee kicker Ryan Lorcens, a junior originally from Limerick, Ireland, began practicing kicks as the Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets performed their halftime routine.
The rivalry between Alabama State and Tuskegee University intensified during the Turkey Day Classic when a Tuskegee kicker began practicing on the field during Alabama State’s halftime show.
A now viral video catches the The moment Tuskegee kicker Ryan Lorcens started practicing kicks as the Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets performed their halftime routine on Nov. 27. The junior, originally from Limerick, Ireland, can be seen sending balls to the Hornets as they lined up in midfield, leading to a brief confrontation as he attempted to retrieve one of them.
“Tuskegee kicker is on the field kicking during the ASU band performance and the ball keeps hitting people and he just walks onto the field while they are playing and grabs the ball and starts kicking it again,” an X user wrote on a video of the incident.
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— Ms. Bella Noche’s (@ayetorious) November 28, 2025
The moment quickly sparked backlash online, with many calling out Lorcens for disrespecting a cherished HBCU game day tradition.
“He was taunting,” one X user wrote.
Another user asked if the ‘criminal’ had been arrested for ‘assault’.
After the incident, Dr. Jason Cable, Alabama State vice president and director of athletics released a statement on Nov. 28, calling Lorcens’ actions “unacceptable and unwarranted” and noting that they did not reflect the spirit of healthy rivalry between the two schools.
“The incident involving a member of the Tuskegee football team pushing a member of the Mighty Marching Hornets at the end of halftime was both unacceptable and unfounded,” Cable said. “It in no way reflects the spirit of healthy rivalry or the character of either historic institution.”
After Tuskegee University Vice President Reginald Ruffin contacted Cable following the game day incident, Cable said, “I am confident that appropriate action will be taken.”
ASU Athletics stands for respect, integrity and sportsmanship. Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Jason Cable discusses Thursday’s incident and reaffirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards on and off the field.#ZWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/Ef3ShRD43B
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) November 29, 2025
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