The Colorado Buffaloes received words of wisdom from an impressive speaker Wednesday: legendary actor and director Denzel Washington. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders boasting an impressive Rolodex of A-list talent is nothing new.

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.

Denzel Washington, one of the greatest American actors of all time, shared some words of wisdom with the Colorado football team before the Buffs' spring practice on Thursday.

The Colorado Buffaloes had a special guest speaker at their spring practice on Wednesday—Hollywood legend Denzel Washington. Washington delivered an uplifting speech to the team as they gear up for the new season.

The Colorado Buffaloes football program is known for attracting big-name celebrities, thanks to their head coach and his high profile. Deion “Prime Time” Sanders is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs of all time.

Denzel Washington delivered a cinematic speech to Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes locker room on Thursday that reminded ESPN's J.J. Post of one of the 70-year-old actor's most famous roles: T.C. Williams High School head football coach Herman Boone.

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,