Dattitude with Jim Derry

It wasn't that long ago when LSU football was being scrutinized following an OT loss to Kentucky. Two convincing SEC wins changed all that. Conversely, New Orleans #Saints fans are in the dumper at 2-5 heading into the bye. Why are these teams heading in different directions?

WDSU-TV's Fletcher Mackel is here to talk about it on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 555) presented by Evangeline Securities. It's also Week 9 for the Pick Em Krewe. One of them is going for a third straight 3-0 slate.

Is Saints bye week the time to ponder big changes? Ep. 554 by Jim Derry

Louisiana sports are having a busy week, as the #Saints play the NFL's first-ever game in Paris vs. the Steelers this weekend. Also, LSU has a must-win at Auburn on Saturday, and the Pelicans couldn't hold onto a lead in their season opener.

Eric Asher is here to talk about it on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 553) presented by Evangeline Securities. It's also Week 8 for the Pick Em Krewe, and they're finally celebrating. Sort of.

So far, 2026 has been one big, fat disappointment for New Orleans #Saints fans. Apparently, that includes owner Gayle Benson. Did she just serve notice to General Manager Mickey Loomis and Coach Kellen Moore?

We ask NOLA.com columnist Rod Walker and Saints editor Zach Ewing on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 551) presented by Evangeline Securities. It's also Week 7 for the Pick Em Krewe, and they also should be given an ultimatum.

It was one of the worst weekends for local football in some time, as the New Orleans #Saints finished a 3-game Dome losing streak, and #LSU and the Lane Train stalled in Kentucky.

We gave the Who Dats a chance to let loose of their frustrations on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 550) presented by Evangeline Securities. What did they have to say? What did Jim have to say?

The New Orleans #Saints laid a big, fat egg on Monday Night Football vs. their hated rivals. Now what with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings coming to town? We ask NOLA.com columnist Jeff Duncan and Saints editor Zach Ewing for their thoughts on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 549) presented by Evangeline Securities. It's also Week 6 for the Pick Em Krewe, who have nowhere to go but up with their best bets.

The New Orleans #Saints big offseason signing was RB Travis Etienne, and now he's out for who knows how long? Will Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller be able to pick up the slack vs. the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, or will Tyler Shough have to throw it 50 times?

We'll ask FOX-8 Sports' Garland Gillen and NOLA.com's Zach Ewing on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 547) presented by Evangeline Securities. It's also Week 5 for the Pick Em Krewe, who will have their best bets.

Through most of the third quarter, it seemed as if the New Orleans #Saints were up to their second-half tricks and playing their best football ... But then? A highly controversial call sparked a downward spiral, and the Black and Gold never recovered in a 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. We offered Who Dats a chance to spew their venom on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 546) presented by Evangeline Securities.

Either the #Saints will be 2-1 following Sunday's Dome opener or the Las Vegas Raiders will be 3-0. What gives? Are these teams for real? And what about LSU vs. Texas A&M in what amounts to an elimination game Saturday in Baton Rouge? We ask football analyst Lester Ricard and NOLA.com's Zach Ewing on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 544) presented by Evangeline Securities. It's also Week 4 for the Pick Em Krewe, who will have their best bets.

For the second straight week to start the season, the New Orleans Saints came back from a double-digit deficit on the road against a playoff-caliber team. This time, Tyler Shough, Chase Young and the Black and Gold finished the deal with a 24-17 win at the Baltimore Ravens. Has your opinion on the rest of the season changed? We asked Who Dats on Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 543) presented by Evangeline Securities.