There was a report that the Saints fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, after the defense allowed 514 total yards in 47-14 loss to Washington. But when Coach Sean Payton met with the media this morning, he said Ryan remains on the coaching staff. Here’s what Coach Sean Payton said after the game about the team’s defense….
cut 19 (13) “…underneath coverage”
NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the time has come for Ryan to go…
cut 30 (07) “…downhill since”

ULM has also made a coaching move as Todd Berry was relieved of his coaching duties. The Warhawks are 1-and-9 on the year and defensive line coach John Mumford will take over as the interim head coach. Berry has been the head coach since 2010 and led the Warhawks to an appearance in the Independence Bowl in 2012.

LSU Coach Les Miles takes the blame for the Tigers 31-14 loss to Arkansas on Saturday night…
cut 15 (06) “…it’s me”
Running back Leonard Fournette was held to less than 100 yards for a second consecutive game as his Heisman chances are slipping away. Just like many LSU fans, Fournette was dejected after the game, but said they can’t give up on the season…
cut 16 (09) “….whatever happens”
LSU is at Ole Miss this Saturday for a 2:30 kickoff.

In the NBA…the Pelicans are now 1-and-9 after losing to the New York Knicks 95-87. New Orleans has the worst record in the Western Conference.

In college basketball….LSU hosts Kennesaw State at 8 PM, while UL Lafayette travels to Miami to play the Hurricanes at 6 PM. Both the Tigers and Cajuns won their season openers on Friday night.