Spring practice is about breeding optimism, regardless of how the previous season ended.
Changes have been made, maybe in coaches or scheme or personnel. Problems will be fixed. Things will be better.
Or continue being great.
It's hard, really hard, to lose at spring practice -- although Kansas came close in 2015, when quarterback Michael Cummings suffered a major injury in the spring game. So yes, injuries can always change things.
With that in mind, here is a look at the Big 12 spring practice storylines.
Baylor
Record: 7-6, 3-6 Big 12
Coach: Matt Rhule
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