The Longhorn Nation Hall of Fame was created by Longhorn Network, Texas Athletics and The Texas Boot Company to recognize the most passionate, loyal and uniquely spirited Longhorn fan and family.
Brandon Puente got to fire Smokey the Cannon before Texas Football opened its 59-20 home victory against Kansas on Saturday night.
So, Brandon was able to answer his own question from pregame, "Is it loud?"
His excitement matched the volume. Brandon and his mother, Adriana Puente, were honored as the inaugural members of Longhorn Nation Hall of Fame, created by Longhorn Network, Texas Athletics and The Texas Boot Company to recognize the most passionate, loyal and uniquely spirited Longhorn fan and family.