Some local businesses want you to know that the time of the tortilla will be remembered.<\/p>\n
Texas Tech University has officially decided to put an end to one of its most famous \u2014 and messy \u2014 game day traditions in Lubbock<\/a>: 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\u2019t going to fly anymore.<\/p>\n Time for a New Tradition?<\/p>\n Instead of tossing tortillas, maybe it\u2019s time for something fresh and spirited that doesn\u2019t cost the team yardage. Imagine the entire Jones AT&T Stadium roaring to \u201cCrazy Train\u201d before kickoff, then chanting \u201cchoo-choo\u201d during the kickoffs that follow. Picture Tech fans proudly saying, \u201cThe Tech Train is taking them to the station!\u201d Sure, it\u2019s a little silly \u2014 but so was hurling breakfast food onto the field.<\/p>\n Winning With Class In Lubbock, Texas<\/p>\n Here\u2019s 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 \u2014 and all it takes is a handful of people to start a movement.<\/p>\n