What’s Next For Tortilla Tossing At Texas Tech Football Games?

Is there a plan afoot to stop the tortilla madness at Texas Tech? My sources say, “YES!”

It seems the iconic tradition of fans flinging tortillas across Jones AT&T Stadium may finally meet its match. While it’s long been as common as dust storms or white trucks in Lubbock, the university appears to be taking serious steps to curb the floury free-for-all.

🏈 A Tradition Under Fire

The practice of tossing tortillas before kickoff dates back to the 1990s — about three decades of airborne carbs that have become part of the local culture. But after several penalties and a hefty fine, Texas Tech is now stuck in a sticky (or starchy) situation. The university once claimed to be “all in” on the tortilla tradition, then quickly reversed course. Whether that initial enthusiasm was genuine or a ticket-selling tactic, we may never know.

🎥 Tortilla Big Brother?

According to my sources, Tech has installed additional cameras aimed at the stands to identify and stop fans who continue the tradition. If true, we could soon see fans ejected for the crime of holding a perfectly round piece of Lubbock history. It would be a bold move that may not sit well with the crowd.

🕒 The Real Test

We’ll find out soon enough — likely around 3:00 p.m. Saturday, when the Red Raiders face Oklahoma State. If no tortillas fly, then “Tortilla Big Brother” might just be real. If they do, then the fans have once again proven that some Lubbock traditions are harder to kill than a West Texas weed.