LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt announced the athletic department will no longer permit the throwing of tortillas at opening kickoff.
“As we move forward, we are no longer going to encourage nor permit the throwing of tortillas at the opening kickoff for our home football games,” Hocutt said Monday during a weekly news conference with coach Joey McGuire.
The announcement comes after Texas Tech received a fine from the Big 12 for fans continuing to throw tortillas onto the field well after kickoff during the homecoming game against Kansas.
Last week, the Big 12 announced increased penalties for throwing objects on the field. The first violation will be a warning from the public announcer, the second violation results in a 15-yard penalty and a $100,000 fine.
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