AUBURN, Ala. --Auburn running back Brad Lester kept his head down and his feet moving, much like a tailback would hit a gap in the line.
Reporters were told a few minutes later that the running backs would not be available to be interviewed during Tuesday's media day. It's just another episode fueling the doubt that Lester will play for Saturday's season opener against Kansas State.
Head coach Tommy Tuberville said he expected Lester to play. Lester sat out the Cotton Bowl game for unspecified academic reasons and it could be Thursday before a final decision is reached regarding Saturday's game. That issue is still under investigation.
"To this point, he's playing," Tuberville said. "That's all I know. We'll talk about it as we go along, but Brad's our starter."