Dattitude with Jim Derry

BREAKING: LSU apparently has found its QB, as it has been reported that Arizona State's Sam Leavitt is headed to Baton Rouge. What does this mean for program? And the first weekend of the NFL Playoffs were incredibly insane. Meanwhile, Chris Olave was named All-Pro second team. We look back and discuss it with the Dat Family and make picks for what lies ahead. Time for the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 462) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The College Football Playoffs enter the Semifinals and the NFL opens its playoffs with Wild-Card Weekend. We're here to preview it all, as host Jim Derry is joined by NOLA.com's Zach Ewing and the Pick Em Crew on a special Thursday Dattitude (Ep. 461) presented by Evangeline Securities.

New Orleans Saints fan and media personality Devin 'Hold the Mayo' Snow joins Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 460) presented by Evangeline Securities to share his thoughts on the 2025 season and what he thinks lies ahead. We'll also talk about his 'Red Beans & Rice Mondays' coming to an end and what's next for him.

It was sort of apropos that the New Orleans Saints lost their finale to Atlanta, but the good news is we can all now fully turn our attention forward to the 2026 offseason and schedule. That's what we'll do with one last Derry's Dime for the 2025 season with comments from the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 459) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also will be joined by Gabe Henderson to talk NFL playoffs and breaking news in the coaching world on Black Monday.

Win or lose, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints are going to finish the 2025 season with plenty of hope. It sure would be nicer if they could wrap it up with a win over the hated Atlanta Falcons. Will it happen? NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing previews the game with host Jim Derry on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 458) presented by Evangeline Securities. The Pick Em Crew is here for their final Best Bets of the NFL regular season, and we review the CFP quarterfinals and look ahead to the semis.

The New Orleans Saints looking for a new coach was our first big story of 2025, and Lane Kiffin in at LSU was our last. We had a lot to talk about from Kellen Moore to Spencer Rattler to Tyler Shough to Brian Kelly. Oh, and we had a lot of fun with it all, as Jim ate Crow Po Boy for the first time with Derek Carr going bye bye. Who was the ‘Dumb Ass of the Year?' We look back on it all on our final show of the '25 with our First Annual Datty Awards on Dattitude (Ep. 457) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The Tyler Shough Hope Train is speeding through Who Dat Ville, but that hasn't stopped fans of the New Orleans Saints from climbing on. The Black and Gold finished an undefeated December by coming back to defeat the Tennessee Titans, 34-26, on Sunday in Nashville. What do fans think? Let's find out on another Mano E Monday Dattitude (Ep. 456) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also will talk about the CFP and offer a pick for MNF with Gabe Henderson.

As the New Orleans Saints enter their penultimate game of the 2025 season against the Tennessee Titans, the most important question for the two franchises is 'Who's better? Tyler Shough or Cam Ward?' NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here to try to answer on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 455) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also is joined by the Pick Em Crew for their Best Bets of Week 17, and we preview LSU's final game in the Texas Bowl before plenty of changes.

It felt like old times in the Superdome on Sunday, as the New Orleans Saints whooped up on the hapless New York Jets. Was it the swan song in the Dome for Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Taysom Hill? The fans had a chance to chat about it on a Christmas version of Dattitude (Ep. 454) on this Mano E Monday presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also will talk about Tulane falling to Ole Miss in the CFP.

It's the final home game of 2025 for the New Orleans Saints, so can they continue their solid play? And can Tulane pull off maybe the college football upset of the year vs. Ole Miss in the CFP? NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing shares his opinions on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 453) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also is joined by the Pick Em Crew for their Best Bets of Week 16.

It's still 2025, but we're already getting a glimpse of who might be big for the New Orleans Saints in 2026. Everyone seems to be focusing on Tyler Shough, but the defense is shaping up nicely. WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier is here for a Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 452) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also discuss changes for LSU and Tulane and the Wave's shot in the CFP.

Even the most skeptical of skeptics are starting to believe Tyler Shough could be the quarterback of the future for the New Orleans Saints after their comeback win - and sweep - Sunday of the Carolina Panthers. Let's see if that's the sentiment of the 'Dat Family' on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 451) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also talk about the insane ending of the St. Charles-Shaw Division II state championship game that made national news.

The New Orleans Saints have a chance to play a role in the NFC South race when they face the Carolina Panthers at home on Sunday. Can they finish the sweep? And will the mess at Michigan with ex-coach Sherrone Moore have any trickle-down effect on LSU football? NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here for his weekly visit on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 450) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also is joined by the Pick Em Crew for their Best Bets of Week 15.

There's little question the two biggest matchups of the LHSAA Prep Classic - will take place Friday night with St. Charles vs. Shaw for the Division II Select Title and the BIG ONE Saturday in Division I Select between Karr and St. Augustine. Shaw coach Hank Tierney and St. Charles' Wayne Stein are here to talk about their rematch from Week 10, while state championship coach Nick Saltaformaggio will share his thoughts on the others. It's a Wednesday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 449) presented by Evangeline Securities, as we also discuss the Saints going for 2 in a row vs. Carolina on Sunday in the Dome.

Is Tyler Shough the answer at QB long term for the New Orleans Saints? Following the team's 24-21 upset win at Tampa Bay, it certainly has to be looked upon as a real possibility. We dive deep into that on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 448) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we also talk about Tulane promoting from within after whiffing on LSU DC Blake Baker.

It looks like LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is set to leave the Tigers and head to Tulane to replace Jon Sumrall as coach, and that would put Lane Kiffin in his first dilemma in Baton Rouge. How will that affect each team? NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing is here to talk about that and preview Saints at Bucs on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 447) presented by Evangeline Securities.

While incoming LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is working on his staff, early signing day and the opening of the transfer portal window, outgoing Tulane coach Jon Sumrall is trying to focus on this week's American Conference title game. Who's going to be the next Green Wave coach? Tulane play-by-play announcer Corey Gloor and LSU podcaster Matt Moscona join Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 446) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about it. Host Jim Derry also will look ahead to Saints at Bucs.

With Lane Kiffin heading to Baton Rouge, LSU fans have officially renamed December 2025 "Kiffmas Season." What's next for the football Tigers? Meanwhile, their new rival is Tulane coach Jon Sumrall, who is heading to Florida. And the Saints? Their second half in Miami was great. The first half, however was not. What will fans and friends have to say? Let's find out on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 445) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Lane Kiffin is compiling a staff to go with him to LSU, according to multiple media outlets, while Nick Saban all but said Saturday morning on ESPN his former offensive coordinator is leaving Ole Miss. When will the official news come down? Jim Derry, Zach Ewing and Gabe Henderson will discuss on a special Saturday Dattitude (Ep. 444) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, we'll briefly preview Saints at Dolphins, and whether Coach Kellen Moore will take the reins off QB Tyler Shough.

Lane Kiffin still is the head football coach at Ole Miss. However, just about every credible report has him coming to LSU - possibly as soon as Saturday morning. Jim Derry asks WDSU-TV sports anchor Fletcher Mackel what he thinks on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 443) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also talk Saints, Pelicans and Tulane.

It was clear to see during the New Orleans Saints' 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, that feel-good period is gone. And LSU? They beat Western Kentucky by 3. Whoop-de-doo. Meanwhile, Tulane kept control of its playoff destiny by defeating Temple. There's plenty to talk about with fans and friends on a Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 442) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Lane Kiffin reportedly is meeting with Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter on Friday, and the big question is: Will that be the definitive get-together to determine Kiffin's future? Will we get breaking news live on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 441) presented by Evangeline Securities? Jim Derry is with NOLA.com's Zach Ewing, as they also preview and predict games for the Saints and Tulane. And the Pick Em Crew is here for their Week 12 Best Bets.

Lane Kiffin hasn't denied that he is leaving Ole Miss for either LSU or Florida. But he hasn't given reassurance to Rebels fans, either. What's up with that? And since the New Orleans Pelicans fired Willie Green, they have lost two games by a combined score of 250-215. What's next? Jim Derry asks FOX-8 sports anchor Garland Gillen for his thoughts on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 440) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also talk Saints and Tulane.

All we've heard is that Nick Saban doesn't want to return to coaching. We get it. But when a major betting site now has him as the favorite to come back to LSU, one has to pay attention, right? Jim Derry asks NOLA.com's Zach Ewing for his thoughts on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 439) presented by Evangeline Securities, and The Pick Em Crew is here for our Week 11 Best Bets.

If nothing else, Tyler Shough brought hope to New Orleans Saints fans in a 17-7 win at the Carolina #Panthers on Sunday. Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU Tigers at Alabama on Saturday? Not so much. Jim Derry has plenty to say in his Dime, and he once again hears from the Dat Family on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 438) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Tyler Shough gets his second start for the New Orleans #Saints, and it's against NFC South foe Carolina #Panthers. Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier has his first start in the post-Brian Kelly era, and it's vs. Alabama. Will either team turn it around and come up with an upset? Jim Derry talks to NOLA.com's Zach Ewing on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 437) presented by Evangeline Securities, and The Pick Em Crew is here for our Week 10 Best Bets.

We knew the New Orleans #Saints would make a move or two at the #NFL trade deadline, but was the return enough for Rashid Shaheed and Trevor Penning? And can #LSU upset Alabama? Jim Derry and veteran sports writer Kevin Spain talk about it on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 436) presented by Evangeline Securities.

The Tyler Shough era began with a whimper Sunday, as the New Orleans #Saints were pounded Sunday by the Los Angeles Rams. Now what? Jim Derry will go through it - along with a major announcement about the future of the show - on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 435) presented by Evangeline Securities.

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.

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.

The New Orleans #Saints host their first NFC South opponent of the season in the Tampa Bay #Buccaneers, while #LSU is home vs. Texas A&M in a pivotal SEC matchup. Is what we see Sunday and Saturday going to be what it will look like for the rest of the season? Times-Picayune, The Advocate and NOLA.com assistant sports editor Zach Ewing and host Jim Derry have the answers on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 432) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, 'The Crew' is here for Pick 'Em Friday for #NFL Week 8 and #CFB Week 9.

In March 2024, WWL Radio football analyst Mike Detillier said the New Orleans Saints were in “football purgatory,” which meant to say they weren't good enough to be a Super Bowl contender and not bad enough for a complete teardown. What about now? Mike joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 431) presented by Evangeline Securities to share his thoughts, and he also talks LSU in the same boat. Of course, we have the big question: Just how hot is fire under Coach Brian Kelly as the Tigers get to the two-thirds pole this week vs. Texas A&M. Will Saints coach Kellen Moore make the change sooner rather than later from quarterback Spencer Rattler to Tyler Shough? Will Devin Neal have a much larger role now that Kendre Miller is out for the season, and Alvin Kamara has goine through a rough patch? Jim talks for a few moments on the New Orleans Pelicans season opener, and Gabe Henderson finishes off the show with for Thursday Night Football picks as the Minnesota Vikings travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers.

Throughout the first six games, despite a 1-5 start, many Saints fans found reasons to blame anyone BUT Spencer Rattler? That was not the case following Sunday's 26-14 loss at the Chicago Bears, where the second-year pro turned the ball over four times (should have been five) and fell to 1-12 in his career as a starter. Is it time to make a change to the 40th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Tyler Shough, who has remained on the bench? In “Derry's Dime,” host Jim Derry compares this season's team to the one of 1999, where the quarterback situation is eerily familiar. (Remember the Billy Joes?) Meanwhile, fans had plenty to say on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 430) presented by Evangeline Securities. That's not the only change that could be made around here in the near future. With LSU's loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday, the heat is as high as it has ever been on Coach Brian Kelly. Would the Tigers actually make a change despite that huge buyout? Gabe Henderson has opinions to share, and we have two best bets for the Monday Night Football doubleheader.

There's no question the New Orleans Saints have a little added oomph behind their sails this week as they travel to Chicago to play the Bears and former coach Dennis Allen. Meanwhile, there are some distractions, as the rumor mill swirls around Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave and whether they will be traded. Any of those rumors true? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for his weekly visit to talk about it on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 429) presented by Evangeline Securities. They also will talk about whether one should listen to the chatter around the LSU Tigers being an underdog at Vanderbilt. Zach and Jim will make their predictions for the Saints, LSU and Tulane, and they will hear from fans, who also make their 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 7 and CFB Week 8, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has the Dat Weather forecast for where our teams are playing this weekend.

For the first time in 77 years, the LSU Tigers are underdogs to the Vanderbilt Commodores. In fact, Vandy hasn't been favored over a ranked opponent – ANY ranked opponent – since 1978. Is this week's line justified? Why do linesmakers see it this way? Times-Picayune and The Advocate LSU beat writer Koki Riley joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 428) presented by Evangeline Securities to offer his opinion, and he also talks about Garrett Nussmeier vs. Diego Pavia, the improvement of the Tigers' offensive line … and, of course, Coach Brian Kelly. Jim gets into a debate with viewers and listeners on what the New Orleans Saints future should be at quarterback, while Gabe Henderson is here to press Jim's buttons. Oh, and they also share their best bets for Thursday Night Football between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Social media was ablaze Sunday evening and into Monday morning with lots of blame focused on individual players. But is wide receiver Chris Olave a big problem? What about Spencer Rattler? On defense, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Chase Young? Instead, in “Derry's Dime,” host Jim Derry says the problem is a whole lot of everybody. Of course, though, it's “Mano E Monday,” so Jim gets the first-hand opinions from fans on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 427) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also hear what Coach Kellen Moore had to say, and share early thoughts about a matchup at Chicago next week. Gabe Henderson is here to talk about LSU's victory over South Carolina, being an underdog to Vanderbilt (yes, they really are underdogs to Vanderbilt) and Tulane's upcoming schedule. Jim and Gabe also have a couple parlays for the two Monday Night Football games.

This could be the stiffest 1-2 punch our local teams face this season, as the New Orleans #Saints will face Drake Maye and the New England #Patriots on Sunday, while LSU gets LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday. The Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing and host Jim Derry will tell us what to expect on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 426) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for Pick 'Em Friday for #NFL Week 6 and #CFB Week 7.

We can't call it a hot streak just yet for the New Orleans Saints, but there's no question they have a decent chance to make it two consecutive wins at home Sunday vs. the New England Patriots. To do it, they'll have to be better in the red zone, where they currently are fourth worst in the NFL. Will they begin to fix their problem? New Orleans radio host Eric Asher joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 425) presented by Evangeline Securities to talk about that, and the interesting matchup between Spencer Rattler and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Also, can LSU come off their bye week looking refreshed and ready to go Saturday vs. Lanoris Sellers and South Carolina? What about Tulane on Thursday night vs. East Carolina. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson share their best bets for Thursday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.

For the first time in nearly 10 months, the New Orleans Saints won a football game. And while it doesn't change a lot in the grand scheme of things, it marks a reason to celebrate. One thing is for certain: This team won't get shutout in 2025. Host Jim Derry says in his “Dime” the end of this eight-game losing streak is similar to the end of a 14-game skid from 45 years ago. So how do Saints fans feel? As usual, they're very vocal on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 424) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also share the locker room celebration from Coach Kellen Moore and give a tip of the cap to quarterback Spencer Rattler, both of whom gained their first NFL victories. Gabe Henderson is here for overall thoughts on Week 5 in the league and his pick for Monday Night Football, and the duo touches on LSU and Tulane returning from their bye weeks.

For the first time since they won their last game nearly 10 months ago, the New Orleans Saints are favored. Interestingly, it comes against the same team they gained that aforementioned victory – the New York Giants. Who will be better: Spencer Rattler or Jaxson Dart? What are the keys to the game? NOLA.com Saints editor and Times-Picayune / Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for a preview of the Week 5 game on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 423) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for another edition of the “Pick Em” contest and their Best Bets for NFL Week 5 and CFB Week 6, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has Dat Weather forecast for the Crescent City this weekend, what he sees in the tropics and when “real fall” might arrive.

Over the course of a 25-hour period from Monday to Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints went from a 2½-point underdog to a 2½-point favorite. What made the line swing so drastically? Is it justified? Who has the advantage: Spencer Rattler or Jaxson Dart, and how many more chances will Rattler get? WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 422) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they talk about how important this Sunday's game is for the Saints. Doug and Jim also chat about the improvement the Saints had from Week 3 and Week 4. Also, is LSU coach Brian Kelly's job on the line right now, and is Tulane in must-win territory the rest of the way if they want to make the College Football Playoffs. Jim shares his best bet for Thursday Night Football between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.

“Well, the Saints sure played better this week.” Whooppee. Is that what we're getting excited about now? A two-touchdown loss because the week before was a blowout? It serves as more proof of how far this team has to go, as they lost their eighth straight game for the first time in 45 years Sunday – this time to the Buffalo Bills. Host Jim Derry says in his “Dime” there are no such thing as moral victories, and that major changes need to be made soon so the Saints can find out what direction they need to go in with a top-five pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Also, Saints fans will share their thoughts on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 421) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also talk about the disappointing performance LSU put on in Oxford, Miss., last weekend against Ole Miss, and Gabe Henderson has a hot take that probably flies a bit past where Coach Brian Kelly is willing to go. Is it time for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to be benched? We also have thoughts on Tulane's American Conference-opening win at Tulsa and picks for Monday Night Football.

It's the final weekend of September, and it's exam time for the New Orleans Saints at Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, the LSU Tigers at the Ole Miss Rebels and the Tulane Green Wave in their American Conference opener at the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. The Advocate assistant sports editor and NOLA.com Saints editor Zach Ewing joins host Jim Derry for a preview of the Black and Gold, Tigers and the Green Wave on another “Fun Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 420) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here to see who is leading the “Pick Em” contest and for their Best Bets for NFL Week 4 and CFB Week 5, and our meteorologist Damon Singleton has Dat Weather forecast for Buffalo, Oxford, Miss., and Tulsa, Okla., this weekend.

The winless New Orleans Saints have the daunting task of trying to figure out how to stop Josh Allen and the 3-0 Buffalo Bills. How in the heck can they pull that off? It wouldn't be unprecedented. WGNO-TV sports director Richie Mills joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 416) presented by Evangeline Securities to chat about the upcoming weekend, including LSU trying to upset Ole Miss on the road … and doing so possibly without their top running back in Caden Durham. Also, we dive into Tulane before their American Conference opener at Tulsa, and Gabe Henderson is here to make his best bet with Jim for Thursday Night Football between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals.

The New Orleans #Saints were a no show in their first road game this season at the Seattle #Seahawks. After a 44-13 wipeout, what now? It's a short turnaround for Coach Kellen Moore and company before next week's game at Buffalo? Derry's Dime addresses that, and Saints fans will share their thoughts on another Mano E Monday edition of Dattitude (Ep. 418) presented by Evangeline Securities. We'll also talk about LSU's win vs. Southeastern Louisiana and Tulane's ugly loss at Ole Miss.

It's a huge weekend for the New Orleans #Saints at the Seattle #Seahawks and the #Tulane Green Wave at Ole Miss Rebels. Can either pull off a huge upset and set the tone for the rest of the season? The Advocate assistant sports editor Zach Ewing makes his weekly visit with Jim Derry on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 417) presented by Evangeline Securities to share his answers. Also, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here to see if they can remain hot with their Best Bets for #NFL Week 3 and #CFB Week 4.

Can the New Orleans #Saints turn their early season woes around in their first road game of the year at the Seattle Seahawks? Can #Tulane keep themselves the favorite among non-Power 4 teams to make the College Football Playoffs? FOX-8 sports reporter Garland Gillen joins Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 416) presented by Evangeline Securities to share his answers. Also, we talk about #LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and his torso injury and make picks for Thursday Night Football.

The “glass half full” fan says after the New Orleans Saints' 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday: “Well, we were in it all the way until the end with a chance to win.” The “glass half empty” fan says: “0-2 is 0-2.” Which is closer to reality? Host Jim Derry speaks his mind in his weekly “Derry's Dime,” and the Dat Family has plenty to say on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 415) presented by Evangeline Securities. Spencer Rattler had his best game of his young career and Coach Kellen Moore had a better game plan, but what's up with the defense? Meanwhile, LSU coach Brian Kelly got a little hot with a local reporter after the Tigers used five interceptions to beat Florida, while Jim has nothing but love for Tulane and its fans following his visit to Yulman Stadium on Saturday for the Green Wave's win over Duke. Gabe Henderson is here to talk college football and share his picks for Monday Night Football.

Did the New Orleans #Saints catch the break of the year? The San Francisco #49ers come to town all banged up, and Mac Jones will start at QB for Brock Purdy. George Kittle also is out. Another 'Fun Friday' previews #NFL Week 2 and #CFB Week 3 (including #LSU-#Florida and #Tulane-#Duke), and Jim Derry, Zach Ewing, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick make their best bets of the week. We debut our new weather segment with meteorologist Damon Singleton, and it's all on Dattitude (Ep. 414) presented by Evangeline Securities.

No. 3 LSU heads into their SEC opener vs. Florida with lots on their minds, such as last year's loss in Gainesville. But one can easily assume there's even greater focus for the Gators, who were embarrassed last week by South Florida. What plays a larger role? And is Florida playing for Coach Billy Napier's job? All questions that will be asked and answered with host Jim Derry on Wednesday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 413) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also gets a lot of help from Gabe Henderson, as the duo also talks a little Tulane and makes Thursday Night Football predictions. As for the New Orleans Saints, the line has shifted with news that not only will San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle miss Sunday's game, but that quarterback Brock Purdy might also be out, which would mean Mac Jones starts in his place. What would that do for the Saints chances, and what does Spencer Rattler need to change for Week 2?

There were reasons to be optimistic and reasons to be concerned after the first game of the Coach Kellen Moore era that resulted in a 20-13 loss for the New Orleans Saints to Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. And what do we think of the play of quarterback Spencer Rattler? Host Jim Derry has his first “Derry's Dime” of the new season, and the Dat Family speaks their mind on another “Mano E Monday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 412) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also gets into social media experts ripping into tight end Juwan Johnson and the breaking news Monday morning that safety Julian Blackmon could be out for the season. On the LSU and Tulane front, both teams played what could be considered letdown performances in wins against inferior opponents, but they have little time to figure it out with tougher games this week against Florida and Duke, respectively. Gabe Henderson has his thoughts on the weekend, including what the Tigers must do to improve.