-- Wednesday's main story: The spread is here to stay, so get used to it. Auburn's players claim they're on the verge of good things. It' s just a matter of time.

-- Notebook: RB Brad Lester practiced on Tuesday, LSU's Andrew Hatch didn't take the normal route to being an SEC quarterback (pretty good quote at the end from Antonio Coleman, who I can already tell is one of the best interviews on the team) and both teams have to be careful when kicking the ball.