Dattitude with Jim Derry

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...

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 Da...

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...

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...

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 Ev...

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 C...

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 coa...

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 foo...

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....

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 s...

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 Shou...

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 spor...

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 Securi...

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 opinio...

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....

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...

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...

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 J...

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...