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The pocketknife controversy stemming from Texas Tech’s game against Kansas on Saturday has a ruling — and it involves the Jayhawks getting fined, too.
A pocket knife allegedly thrown by a Texas Tech fan hit a Kansas staff member during Saturday's game, prompting criticism from Lance Leipold about ongoing fan behavior issues.
The initial availability report for the Sunflower Showdown suggests that Kansas will be relatively healthy for its rivalry game.
The news comes after Texas Tech found itself embroiled in controversy after a Kansas staffer claimed they were hit with a pocketknife that was thrown on the field during the Red Raiders win over the Jayhawks on Oct. 11. The incident reportedly occurred as fans were throwing tortillas on the field.
The Big 12 fined the University of Kansas $25,000 after determining head coach Lance Leipold made an "inaccurate statement" about a pocket knife found on the team’s sideline.
Video released from Texas Tech football game shows player retrieve pocketknife from area Kansas coaching staff member just left.
The Big 12 handed down penalties for Texas Tech's handling of its tortilla toss tradition, and for Kansas coach Lance Leipold's comments of it.
No. 9 Texas Tech defeated Kansas 42-17 on Saturday night at Jones AT&T Stadium. Kansas (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) fell to 2-24 all-time vs. the Red Raiders.
The Star obtained video sent by Texas Tech to the Big 12 that Tech says disproves “all claims” a pocket knife was “thrown from the stands.”