Texas Tech is dominating the scoreboard — but the same can’t always be said for fan behavior in the stands.
Let’s be fair here: 60,000 fans fill Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock every home game. Most are there to cheer, chant, and support their Red Raiders. But the few who behave poorly are giving the rest of Raider Nation a bad look.
The Team’s Hot Streak Draws Extra Attention
At 6-0 and ranked #7 nationally, the Red Raiders are the talk of college football. With another winnable matchup coming this weekend, Tech could soon sit at 7-0 — and that means national eyes are watching closely. Unfortunately, when the spotlight shines, every misstep is magnified.
During the last home game, penalties were handed down for objects being thrown onto the field. Tech fans love their tortilla tradition, but when you literally open a game by throwing things, you can’t be surprised when the line between “fun” and “foul” behavior gets blurred.
A Viral Video and an Ugly Moment At The Texas Tech Game
To make matters worse, a viral clip of fans engaging in what appears to be racist taunting has spread online. Even if the full context isn’t known, the optics are terrible — and they tarnish the reputation of an otherwise proud fanbase.
Parents shouldn’t have to worry about racial hostility at a game. Fans shouldn’t feel like their loyalty could be questioned because of the color of their skin. Texas Tech can’t afford to let these stories define the experience — not for recruits, not for sponsors, and not for the Red Raider community.
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Time to Act Like Winners — On and Off the Field
My side hustle keeps me from attending games these days, so I’ll leave the final word to those in the stands: Think before you act. Don’t be the next viral moment that drags the University’s name through the mud.
Texas Tech Football is playing like champions. Now it’s time for the fans to behave like champions too.
Texas Tech’s Tortilla Throwing Tradition
Gallery Credit: Topher Covarrubio
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Also, I’d like to apologize in advance for my photos. They aren’t the greatest. I also didn’t capture most of the art because it’s much better in person, and I want to leave some things for you to discover on your own. Can’t spoil it all!
Gallery Credit: Chrissy Covington