Getting ready for game day: Traditions at Texas

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By Riley Zayas, Contributing Writer

Almost every Texas football fan is well-acquainted with the Longhorns’ long-standing traditions like Bevo, The Tower and Smokey the Cannon. But it’s the stories behind these famous traditions that add to the excitement of them and what they contribute to Texas’ football program.