Texas Tech Tortilla Tradition Will Live On In Some Form [Photo]

Some local businesses want you to know that the time of the tortilla will be remembered.

Texas Tech University has officially decided to put an end to one of its most famous — and messy — game day traditions in Lubbock: tortilla throwing. The decision comes after repeated penalties and a hefty fine, which prompted a quick turnaround by the school. While some fans are frustrated that this long-standing ritual is no more, the administration made it clear that food-flinging just isn’t going to fly anymore.

Time for a New Tradition?

Instead of tossing tortillas, maybe it’s time for something fresh and spirited that doesn’t cost the team yardage. Imagine the entire Jones AT&T Stadium roaring to “Crazy Train” before kickoff, then chanting “choo-choo” during the kickoffs that follow. Picture Tech fans proudly saying, “The Tech Train is taking them to the station!” Sure, it’s a little silly — but so was hurling breakfast food onto the field.

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Here’s another idea: how about making it a tradition to greet opposing fans after the game with a handshake, no matter the outcome? A little bit of sportsmanship could go a long way in defining what it means to be a Red Raider. Great winners and gracious losers make for a great program — and all it takes is a handful of people to start a movement.

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Tortilla Spirit Lives On

Even if the tortillas are benched, the spirit isn’t gone. You can still spot tortilla-themed merch like towels and blankets, and Rosa’s Café on 50th has leaned into the fun with a playful photo op nodding to the tradition — complete with its own smiling bush. The tortilla may no longer fly, but its legend will stick around in West Texas lore for a long time to come.