Guns Up | History & Traditions | TTU - Texas Tech University
WEBJun 19, 2017 · They looked to mascot Raider Red and his raised guns for their inspiration and in 1971 developed the Guns Up hand symbol. The Saddle Tramps and Texas Tech cheerleaders immediately adopted Guns Up and a new tradition was born.
Guns Up - Wikipedia
WEBGuns Up is the famous slogan and hand signal of Texas Tech University. The slogan and hand signal are used by students and alumni as a school-spirited greeting. It is also used as a celebratory sign during athletic events.
Texas Tech football: "Guns Up" removal not due to cancel culture
WEBSep 18, 2020 · The phrase “Guns Up” has been removed from the Texas Tech football helmets in 2020 but not because of cancel culture. Observant Texas Tech football fans on Saturday night picked up on the fact...
Campus Carry Overview | Campus Carry | TTU - Texas Tech University
WEBSenate Bill 11, also referred to as Campus Carry, allows licensed individuals to carry concealed handguns on academic campuses. Within this Bill, provisions allow universities to have some discretion in tailoring Campus Carry policy to fit the uniqueness of individual campus environments.
Traditions and Origins of Texas Tech Red Raider Guns Up
WEBTraditions and Origins of Texas Tech Red Raider Guns Up. Down in Lubbock, Texas Tech University isn’t just another place to earn a degree — it’s where traditions come alive and school spirit runs deep.
Texas Tech University traditions - Wikipedia
WEBThe hand sign of Texas Tech is the "Guns Up". It is made by extending the index finger outward while extending the thumb upward and tucking in the middle, little and fourth fingers to form a gun to signify that the Red Raiders will shoot down their opponents.
Traditions - Saddle Tramps
WEBGUNS UP. One of the most recognizable symbols of Texas Tech, the Guns Up symbol was created in the early 1970's when then President of Saddle Tramps, Keith Ingram, presented the idea to fellow member and editor of The University Daily, Don Richards.
Texas Tech Welcomes New Mascots at Transfer of ... - Texas Tech University
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Masked Rider and Raider Reds scarlet and black don new faces for the 2024-25 season. The energetic gameday mascot Raider Red will see some new additions as graduating senior Holden Jackola continues …
Texas Tech's 'Guns Up' began as 'Gun 'Em Down' - Deseret News
WEBNov 24, 2011 · LUBBOCK, Texas — Glenn Dippel, co-creator of Texas Tech's Guns Up gesture, said living in Austin was the trigger — no pun intended — to inspiring one of Tech's most well-known traditions. The current Tech football season is the 40th anniversary of the thumb-and-forefinger Guns Up sign.
New Masked Rider to Take Reins, Raider Red to Pass Guns to New …
WEBApr 18, 2023 · Texas Tech mascots for the 2023-24 school year will begin their duties. WHAT: Texas Tech University's Transfer of Reins and Passing of Guns ceremonies. WHEN: Friday (April 21) 3 p.m., Transfer of Reins; 4:30 p.m., Passing of Guns; WHERE: McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, Texas Tech campus, 17th Street and University Avenue