Summary
A college football game between Texas Tech and Kansas saw controversy due to Texas Tech fans throwing tortillas during the game, which goes against a new rule. Texas Tech received 15-yard penalties twice for this action, causing tension between the coaches of the two teams.
Key Facts
- Texas Tech's football team has a tradition of fans throwing tortillas during games.
- A new rule by the Big 12 Conference prohibits throwing objects onto the field, carrying a 15-yard penalty after two warnings.
- Texas Tech received two 15-yard penalties during their game against Kansas due to tortilla throwing.
- After the game, Texas Tech's coach, Joey McGuire, and Kansas' coach, Lance Leipold, had a heated exchange about the incident.
- Coach McGuire expressed frustration about fans not following the rules in his postgame news conference.
- The penalties have potential impacts on future games, which concern Coach McGuire.
- Texas Tech's next home game is against Oklahoma State on October 25.
- The rule aims to enhance safety during the games.
