Former Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan says the defense on the field in his last two years in New Orleans was not his. In an interview with the Monday Morning Quarterback, Ryan says the Saints tried to copy the Seahawks and blames himself for not telling Coach Sean Payton they should try to do something else. The Saints fired Ryan last November as the team finished next to last in total defense the last two seasons. Payton says it’s silly for Ryan to say he wasn’t in charge of the defense.

LSU Junior left-handed pitcher Jared Poche was on his game last night as the Tigers defeated Mississppi State six to two to advance to Saturday’s semifinals of the SEC Tournament. Poche won his 25th game at LSU as he gave up one earned run. Parker Bugg picked up his fourth save and sophomore catcher Michael Papierski drove in three runs. The Tigers will play tomorrow, the winner of tonight’s game between Mississippi State and Florida.

Louisiana Tech will look to stay alive in the Conference USA Tournament as they face Florida Atlantic this afternoon. The Bulldogs offense ahs been on a role as they’ve scored 10 or more runs in four of their last five games. Today’s meeting against the Owls is the first time Tech has faced F-A-U this year.

In the Southland Conference, UNO and McNeese State play this morning. Southeastern Louisiana plays the winner of that game this afternoon. The Lions blanked McNeese 10-0 yesterday in Sugar Land, Texas. Webb Bobo blasted a three-run homer in the victory.

UL-Lafayette plays Texas State in the Sun Belt Tournament.

The Cajuns softball team lost eight to two to Oklahoma in game one of their super regional series last night. Game two is tonight and LSU begins its Super Regional series with James Madison at two this afternoon.