09/02/2024
Here's a full rundown of how things played out as LSU's season-opening woes continued in Las Vegas.
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Here's a full rundown of how things played out as LSU's season-opening woes continued in Las Vegas.
The LSU Tigers kick off their 2024 season in Las Vegas against the USC Trojans, and the LSU Sports Insider crew is here to break it all down. Our beat writers, columnists and editors react live to the season opener, including big performances from Garrett Nussmeier and Kyren Lacy and LSU's new-look defense, Plus, we show your comments live on the air and take you through the big game in Vegas.
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The LSU Tigers kick off their 2024 season in Las Vegas against the USC Trojans, and the LSU Sports Insider crew is here to break it all down. Our beat writers, columnists and editors react live to the season opener, including big performances from Garrett Nussmeier and Kyren Lacy and LSU's new-look defense, Plus, we show your comments live on the air and take you through the big game in Vegas.
It's only nine days until the New Orleans Saints kick off the 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers, and we're not here to be meek. In this episode of the Saints Insider podcast, Times-Picayune columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker, beat writer Luke Johnson and host Zach Ewing give their BOLD predictions for the 2024 Saints, featuring: • Taysom Hill, Taysom Hill and more Taysom Hill • Chase Young will have HOW many sacks? • What happens with Marshon Lattimore? • A bizarre prediction for the Saints' first two games Plus, our college football predictions for the new season. #saints #geauxsaints #nfl #nflpicks #nflpredictions #saintsnation
We are close to wrapping up our annual NFL Division Previews and Predictions, and we head to the NFC South for Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 272). In Part 7 of 8, Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder ask: "Will the Detroit Lions do it again?" Meanwhile, LSU is getting ready for its national TV game against USC in its opener, while the Tulane Green Wave has a new quarterback and stomped SLU in Game 1 on Thursday.
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The college football season is finally here, and for LSU, it starts Sunday night with a big game in Las Vegas against the USC Trojans. Our LSU Insider team of beat writers Reed Darcey and Koki Riley and host Zach Ewing break down the game — with an assist from USC beat writer Luca Evans of the Orange County Register — from every angle, pick our keys to the game and finally predict the winner. #lsu #usc #collegefootball #ncaafootball #geauxtigers #fighton 0:00- intro 2:35- Season Opener in Vegas: LSU vs USC 4:55- Injury Report 6:50- Wilson Alexander chats with USC beat writer Luca Evans 16:05- USC Star Players 19:20- When LSU has the ball: what run/pass split do you expect? 26:00- When USC has the ball 31:25- Special Teams 35:00- Keys to the Game 39:00- Sports Betting Segment 41:00- Predictions
Three big names returned to practice for the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday: Marshon Lattimore, Rashid Shaheed and Kool-Aid McKinstry. Oh, and the team traded for a defensive lineman. (But nothing more on the O-Line front?) And it's time to preview LSU's season opener against USC - can the Tigers break the streak of poor starts? Jim Derry welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com's Tom Casale and Gabe Henderson on Thursday's Dattitude (Ep. 271), which begins live at 11 a.m., as the trio may sneak in a a few picks they like for the weekend. Also, Tulane plays Game 1 as a big favorite Thursday night against Southeastern Louisiana.
The New Orleans Saints have their initial 53-man active roster set for the 2024 season. Our Saints columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker break down who made the cut — and some of the more surprising names who didn't, and how this could all change before the first game Sept. 8.
With the LSU football season opener just five days away, our insiders — The Advocate's LSU football beat writer, Wilson Alexander, and lead columnist Scott Rabalais, along with host Zach Ewing — celebrate the return of college football and give a holistic preview of the Tigers' game against USC. In this episode, we cover: • Who is under more pressure, Brian Kelly or Lincoln Riley? • The reason for optimism with LSU that no one is talking about • What LSU (and everyone else) can learn from Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech • What non-LSU game are you watching this weekend? • Predictions from Wilson and Scott #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #secfootball #sec #ncaafootball #collegefootball
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The 2024 preseason ended Sunday with the Saints falling to the Tennessee Titans in an exciting game, but there are more important things to talk about. Jim Derry spends his 'Dime' during Monday's Dattitude (Ep. 270), which begins live at 11 a.m., going through some of the tough calls the Saints have to make, including cuts and who will be the No. 2 QB: Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener. In the 'Extra Point,' Jim previews what the first real week of college football might look like for LSU and Tulane.
The New Orleans Saints concluded their 2024 preseason with a home game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Our Saints Insider experts, including columnists Jeff Duncan and Rod Walker and beat writers Luke Johnson and Matthew Paras, break down what it means live after the game. We'll cover: • A great day for Spencer Rattler in the backup QB race • Which receivers, linebackers and safeties stood out • The battle for the final 53-man roster spot • That wild kick return from Samson Nacua Join us live about 30 minutes after the game ends!
The New Orleans Saints finish up their preseason schedule Sunday at home against the Tennessee Titans, and so it's the final time for players to impress the coaching staff to make the 53-man roster. Our Saints Insider crew of Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras, Rod Walker and host Zach Ewing breaks down what to watch for in the Titans game, touching on: • The plan at quarterback • The competition for the final starting spot at safety • Could the Saints really go with Charlie Smyth at kicker? • Final roster battles to watch #saints #saintsnation #nfl #nflpreseason
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With LSU's football season just 10 days away, our insiders sat down for a comprehensive season preview. Columnist Scott Rabalais and beat writers Reed Darcey and Koki Riley sat down with host Zach Ewing to give their picks for the following: • LSU's best player • LSU's breakout player • The Tigers' 2024 regular-season record • SEC teams to make the College Football Playoff • Final 4 picks in the CFP • National champion #lsu #lsufootball #geauxtigers #secfootball #sec #cfp
The New Orleans Saints are back in town and wrapping up training camp this week before their final preseason game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Our Saints Insider crew of Jeff Duncan, Luke Johnson, Matthew Paras and host Zach Ewing go through some reasons for optimism and reasons for pessimism they've gained through camp — good new for the Saints and bad news for the Saints. We cover: • Pass rush • Offensive line • Taysom Hill • Depth at running back and wide receiver • New offensive scheme And much more. #saints #saintsnation #nfl #nflpreseason
We continue our annual NFL Division Previews and Predictions looking at the NFC West on Wednesday's Dattitude (Ep. 269). In Part 6 of 8, Jim Derry and The Athletic's Larry Holder ask: "Can anyone beat the San Francisco 49ers?" Meanwhile, as the New Orleans Saints continue prepping for their final preseason game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, several key players have returned to the practice field.
With LSU's football season opener less than two weeks away, our LSU Sports Insider team of Reed Darcey, Koki Riley and host Zach Ewing took a stab at predicting some over/unders for the Tigers in 2024: • Garrett Nussmeier, over/under 4,000 yards passing? • Number of running backs with 50+ carries, over/under 3.5? • Harold Perkins, over/under 6.5 sacks? • LSU, over/under 9 wins? Plus, the latest updates on who's looked good in preseason camp, injuries, standout performers and more. #lsu #geauxtigers #secfootball #collegefootball
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