Spring ball is getting underway across college football, and hope springs eternal for teams across the Big 12. The conference is the most upwardly mobile of the power leagues, and everyone will have Arizona State's magical run from worst-to-first in mind as they prepare for the season.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is no stranger to bringing in high-profile figures to inspire his team, but his latest guest took things to another level. Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington made an unexpected appearance at a team meeting,