Controversy Surrounding KU Football's Game Against Texas Tech
Kansas (KU) football's game against Texas Tech was marred by controversy when a pocket knife was thrown onto the field, hitting a KU staff member, according to KU head coach Lance Leipold.
Texas Tech has a tradition of throwing tortillas on the field during kickoffs at home football games. However, the Big 12 announced a rule change before the season, stating that the first two incidents of fans throwing objects on the field would result in warnings, and subsequent incidents would incur a 15-yard penalty.
- The Red Raiders were issued two 15-yard penalties for throwing tortillas on kickoffs during Saturday's game against Kansas.
- A pocket knife was thrown onto the field, hitting a KU staff member, according to Leipold.
A pocket knife was thrown and hit one of our staff members.
KU head coach Lance Leipold looked upset when talking to Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire at midfield following the game, which resulted in a 42-17 Red Raider win.
Author's summary: KU football's game against Texas Tech sparks controversy.