Texas Tech Fans React to Banned Tortilla Toss

Texas Tech’s decision to officially ban the long-standing tradition of tossing tortillas onto the field at football games has sparked a wave of reaction from Red Raider fans across social media.

The announcement came earlier on Monday when Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt outlined a new enforcement plan that includes confiscating tortillas at stadium entrances and suspending ticket privileges for fans caught throwing them during games. The move follows increased pressure from the Big 12, which has begun penalizing programs for objects thrown on the field, including potential yardage penalties during games.

For many in Lubbock, the tradition has been a signature part of the Texas Tech game day experience since the 1990s. Its sudden removal was never going to go unnoticed.

Almost immediately after the ban was made public, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Some were frustrated. Others were defiant. Many tried to find humor in the situation. Whether it was anger, sarcasm, or nostalgia, Red Raider fans made it clear they weren’t going to stay quiet.