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Texas Tech Bans Tortilla Throwing After Big 12 Fines

10/26/2025

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Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt announced a ban on tortilla throwing at home games after escalating penalties from the Big 12.
The decision follows a $25,000 fine after repeated tortilla incidents during a game against Kansas.
Hocutt said he previously encouraged the tortilla tradition.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark criticized Texas Tech for not taking sufficient measures to prevent such incidents.

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Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt announced a ban on tortilla throwing at home games after escalating penalties from the Big 12.
The decision follows a $25,000 fine after repeated tortilla incidents during a game against Kansas.
Hocutt said he previously encouraged the tortilla tradition.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark criticized Texas Tech for not taking sufficient measures to prevent such incidents.