Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt announced a new Big 12 rule during a Thursday Zoom call with students regarding the game day tradition of throwing tortillas. There will be a warning the first time tortillas are thrown on the field, but after the warning, each incident will result in a $100k fine and a 15 yard penalty.
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The Red Raiders are just starting their NCAA Tournament run, but have shown serious interest in one of the best players in the portal
Get the latest Texas Tech portal info on SBI!
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This Texas Tech team may legitimately be one of the better 3 pt shooting teams in the country this season. We knew it would be a strength of this team but my goodness…
So I guess the secret is out lol.
Very excited to be joining @SBInsiderHQ this year to cover Texas Tech hoops! Wrote 3,400 words to preview Tech’s roster, and we haven’t even scratched the surface of the film breakdowns that will be coming throughout the year.
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Gameday is finally here!
Texas Tech Football kicks off their 2024 season under the lights of the newly renovated Jones AT&T against Abilene Christian
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. (ct) on ESPN+
⬇️ Leave those score predictions ⬇️
🚨 BREAKING: Texas Tech MBB lands the commitment of New Mexico transfer forward, JT Toppin
Grant McCasland and the Red Raiders land one of the best players in the portal
More on the newest Red Raider ⬇️
📺: https://t.co/NlFfaavTX1
Texas Tech just got an absolute DAWG in JT Toppin.
Toppin led the Mountain West in total rebounds, blocks, offensive rebounds, defensive rating, and true shooting % as a freshman.
The Red Raiders now have a top-15 roster, per @totally_t_bomb’s 2025 roster projection tool.
BREAKING: Texas Tech lands a commitment from MWC Freshman of the Year JT Toppin.
The 6’9” forward led the Mountain West in rebounds, offensive rebounds, FG %, blocks, and defensive rating as a true freshman.
Toppin was the 5th best transfer of the portal cycle, per @EvanMiya.
🚨𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒🚨 JT Toppin 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗦 to Texas Tech!
The 6'9" standout forward averaged 12.4 points and 9.1 rebounds last season. He also brings elite defensive skills to the Red Raiders.
Big things ahead for #WreckEm! 🔴⚫️ #TexasTech#RedRaiders
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The SBI Staff just dropped the latest intel on one of the top Texas Tech transfer portal targets 🔥
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Woah!!!
The Back To 12 Podcast YouTube Channel just hit 10,000 subscribers!
A sincere thank you to everyone that has subscribed, watched and interacted with the videos & channel
A lot more to come and I’m excited to see what the future holds!
Here’s to 10k & more soon 🍻
🔴 Texas Tech MBB Portal Update ⚫️
The latest update on where the Red Raiders stand with two of the biggest names in the transfer portal ⬇️
📺: https://t.co/RGIfzJa4hB
🎙️🔥𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: ESPN's @TedEmrich joins TJ and Blake to discuss Ludvig Aberg's performance in the Masters, year one of coach McCasland, NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college hoops! https://t.co/zalQ5e6MXS
Posted about Texas Tech's interest in Overton 21 days ago over at SBI.
There has never been a better time to join the community! Our transfer portal thread has over 3,800 comments and counting!
📲 https://t.co/I6adUPHPtl