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Why Does America HATE Texas Tech? Drake Toll On ESPN 1660
Texas Tech football, much like the entire environment of Lubbock, Texas, is known for some truly unique and wonderfully weird narratives and traditions. They often center on a mix of defiant underdog spirit, a unique landscape, and a touch of the paranormal.
Here are some of the weirdest and most enduring narratives around Red Raider football:
1. The War on Tortillas
This is, by far, the most famous and bizarre tradition.
The Origin Story: The exact beginning is lost to legend, but two popular theories exist:
The Insult: An ESPN announcer or rival writer (often rumored to be from Texas A&M)…
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