LRN sportscast 16:45 November 16

Rob Ryan is still the Saints defensive coordinator. Alex Marvez with Fox Sports reported earlier today the team was letting Ryan go after a dismal defensive performance in a 47-14 loss to Washington. But Head Coach Sean Payton met with the media today and said Ryan is still on the team’s staff, but hinted some changes are on the horizon…
cut 4 (10) “…us collectively”
The Saints are entering the bye week with a four and six record. Quarterback Drew Brees said after yesterday’s loss that he hopes the week off will help his team…
cut 20 (13) “…no other choice”
The Saints next game is November 29th against Houston, who plays the Bengals tonight on Monday night football.

The 17th ranked LSU football team is on a two-game losing streak after losing to Arkansas 31-14 on Saturday. It was an up and down performance for quarterback Brandon Harris, who threw for 271 yards and one touchdown. But he also fumbled once and tossed an interception. Coach Les Miles says he still has faith in Harris…
cut 17 (17) “…and brillant”
LSU is at 25th ranked Ole Miss on Saturday. Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly leads the SEC with 32-hundred passing yards and 23 touchdowns.

In college basketball tonight…LSU hosts Kennesaw State. Freshman Antonio Blakeney had 22 points and Ben Simmons had a double-double in the Tigers first win of the year against McNeese on Friday. U-L Lafayette is at Miami, while Southeastern Louisiana is at Texas A-and-M to face their former coach Billy Kennedy.