The New Orleans Saints are about to wrap up nearly one full month at home when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. With a win, it would be the first winning streak of the season, and it would make interim coach Darren Rizzi 3-0. What would that do for the fans’ confidence?

Would there be realistic hopes for the remainder of this season? And what about LSU? Has the hate on Coach Brian Kelly been justified or overt the top? Is a potential nine-win season good enough?

Host Jim Derry asks the fans themselves on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 314) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he also has a weekly chat with producer Gabe Henderson. Also, Jim talks about Tulane’s success and wonders aloud how long they can hold on to Coach Jon Sumrall, and he looks ahead to the Thursday slate of action in NFL Week 13.

Are Saints fans most thankful for Darren Rizzi? How hot is Brian Kelly's seat at LSU? Ep. 314

It was pretty clear that ‘Rizzmas’ ended Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. It wasn’t just because the New Orleans Saints lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 21-14, but the fact that Mr. Everything, AKA Taysom Hill, was lost for the season (and potentially beyond) with a gruesome knee injury that involved him being removed from the field on a cart.

Indeed, there were plenty of missteps for interim coach Darren Rizzi and the Saints, as they could not take advantage of holding the ball for 13:58 of the first 15 minutes and forcing a shutout of the Rams in the first half for the first time in the Sean McVay era. Instead, it was the visitors who were nearly unstoppable in the second half, and whatever dream of a miracle finish to the season was over.

Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 316) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. We also talk a bit about LSU’s romp of Oklahoma and the grittiness of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

Saints lose what little shot they had left for playoffs AND Taysom Hill. Mano E Monday on Ep. 316

The good news for the New Orleans Saints from Sunday’s game in the Meadowlands is they won. Yay. The bad news is in one of the NFL’s worst football games of the season, quarterback Derek Carr suffered a likely season-ending injury one week after Taysom Hill did the same.

Who will it be going forward: Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler? Does it even matter? What about interim coach Darren Rizzi? Does his less than awe-inspiring performance eliminate him from contention? If not, will the next 4 weeks do that? Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 320) presented by Evangeline Securities in another spirited ‘Mano E Monday’ episode.

Also, we talk about Tulane coach Jon Sumrall announcing he’s staying in New Orleans, although his quarterback Darian Mensah says he’s entering the transfer portal. The Wave will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl, while LSU will face off against Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson offer thoughts on the CFP brackets and whether the committee got it right.

Costly victory for Saints as Derek Carr injured; CFP brackets; LSU and Tulane on Ep. 320

There’s no question Spencer Rattler grabbed his opportunity this past Sunday vs. the Commanders and ran with it. However, repeating that performance at Lambeau Field in Green Bay this coming Monday night would be something very different. Can he pull it off?

That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 324) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry also talks about the Black and Gold being the biggest underdog they have been in 30 years. Can they shock the NFL world?

Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here to talk about LSU in the Texas Bowl, Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl and the transfer portal. He, Jim and Uncle Big Nick make their top picks for the first weekend of College Football Playoffs, and Jim shares his thoughts on quarterback TJ Finley heading to Tulane to play for his fifth college.

Can Spencer Rattler do it again at Lambeau? LSU, Tulane, CFB Playoff talk on Ep. 324

We’re not breaking news when we tell you the New Orleans Saints are a shell of what they were – even just from the beginning of the season. Spencer Rattler is never going to be the answer at quarterback, and this coaching staff should begin the process of packing their bags.

But what next? One thing for sure is the 25-10 loss to the lowly Las Vegas Raiders in the home finale should stand as a symbol for where this team is right now. How do you fix it? Can this current administration do it, or do we need new blood there, too?

Host Jim Derry tries to answer as best he can, and – (deep breath) – he asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 326) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ He also shares his thoughts in ‘Derry’s Dime’ and gets picks for the CFB playoffs and LSU vs. Baylor in the Texas Bowl from Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick.

Saints, Spencer Rattler lay egg vs. Raiders ... so what now? And CFB picks on Ep. 326

Great conversation with Baltimore native and LSU Linebacker Greg Penn Wednesday on GCR as we got to know the future NFL player better, diving into his Baltimore pride that he's carried with him throughout his football journey, his time at LSU, participating in the local Pro Day with the Ravens, what the pre-Draft process has been like and took some time to share his thoughts on his LSU teammate Kyren Lacy... 

Greg Penn (April 16, 2025)

Met the Ravens 7th round draft choice out of LSU in OL Garrett Dellinger Wednesday on GCR as we talked to Garrett about what it meant to get that call from the Ravens, making it to the NFL and we dive into a really unique local connection he has back to Maryland!

Garrett Dellinger (April 30, 2025)

So this is how the 2025 season starts for the New Orleans #Saints? On Tuesday, safety Tyrann Mathieu, who also played at LSU and St. Augustine High School, retired from football.

The team quickly turned around and are close to signing veteran Julian Blackmon to replace him. Is that enough? What else can happen?

New Orleans radio icon Eric Asher is here with host Jim Derry to offer his input on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 393) Podcast presented by Evangeline Securities.

Tyrann Mathieu retires from Saints and NFL; how does that change things? Eric Asher answers on Ep. 393

The worst weekend of football in recent memory for south Louisiana fans was wrapping up in the Superdome on Sunday when official word came down that LSU coach Brian Kelly had been fired. Immediately, questions like “What now?” and “Who’s next?” became prevalent in people’s minds.

To answer these pressing questions, host Jim Derry looked to friends of the show and big-time experts, as WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier and our own Advocate sports columnist Scott Rabalais joined Monday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 433) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Jim also takes on whether Tyler Shough should take the Saints QB job on permanently after he replaced Spencer Rattler in Sunday’s 23-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Gabe Henderson has opinions on the LSU situation, and we have a best bet for Monday Night Football that pits the Washington Commanders against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Reaction to LSU firing Brian Kelly with Mike Detillier and Scott Rabalais, and will Saints stick with Tyler Shough? Ep. 433

Let the record show that Tyler Shough will make his first NFL start –when the New Orleans Saints travel to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Is there a tougher place to begin the Shough era? What do we expect? Do the Saints have a chance to win?

And what about the comments from Gov. Jeff Landry saying that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won’t play a role in picking the Tigers’ next coach? Did he go a step too far? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for his weekly visit, on a special Thursday edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 434) presented by Evangeline Securities. 

Zach and Jim will make their predictions for the Saints and Tulane, which plays Thursday night at Texas-San Antonio. Also, fans will have their say and have a chance to make picks. To finish it off, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 9 and CFB Week 10, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has the Dat Weather forecast for our teams.

Start of Shough era, Gov. Landry speaks mind on LSU coach search, Best Bets of NFL Week 9 and CFB on Ep. 434

Dattitude premiered in September 2021 to focus on what's important to sports fans in south Louisiana. While we focus on the Saints, we also talk plenty about the Pelicans, LSU, Tulane, Prep, sports betting, fantasy sports and all the big-time sports events happening in and around New Orleans. Host Jim Derry brings more than 33 years of experience covering sports in the region, and he'll "always tell you the way it is ... or at least the way he THINKS it is."

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