Several media outlets are reporting Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will return next season. Ryan was placed on the hot seat by media and fans after the Saints finished the 2014 season 31st in the NFL in yards allowed. But even though it was a trying season, the players had expressed support for Ryan.

So the Saints will now look at trying to improve the personnel on the defensive side of the ball. But will they be able to, because of salary cap constraints. In a 30-minute meeting with reporters yesterday, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis downplayed those concerns…
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Loomis says they’ll wait to make decision on the recently arrested Junior Galette until a legal and NFL investigation is completed.

LSU offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins and defensive back Jalen Mills will reportedly return next season. Hawkins is a draft-eligible sophomore, while Mills was seventh on the team in tackles last season.

Former Southeastern Louisiana head coach Mike Lucas will be a defensive assistant for head coach Mark Hudspeth at U-L Lafayette. Lucas was the defensive coordinator for Northwestern State last season. Demons head coach Jay Thomas says he’ll take his time in finding a replacement for Lucas.

Bastrop Head Coach Thomas Bachman has announced he’s stepping down. The Rams were 7-and-4 last season and lost in the first round of the playoffs.

In the NBA…the Pelicans are at the Charlotte Hornets tonight. It’s a good opportunity for New Orleans to come up with a win on the road as the Hornets are 12-and-24 on the season.

In college hooops…Tulane hosts Temple in their first ever American Conference home game. The Green Wave are off to a 2-0 start in league play after beating Memphis on Saturday.