The Texas Cowboys are responsible for keeping and maintaining Smokey the Cannon, which is fired off during all Texas Longhorns home football games,. Smokey the Cannon is fired off after the Eyes of Texas and all Texas scores including touchdowns, field goals, kickoffs, and two-point conversions.
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