The chant (“Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?”) is rooted in both Southern Black folk culture and in the minstrel“adaptation” of it. The term Who Dat became a byname for the franchise among members of its fan base. Morten AndersonNew Orleans Saint kicker ...
By the end of the game, a big contingent of Saints fans had taken over with the “Who Dat” chant. Running back Alvin Kamara scored four touchdowns on runs of 5, 12 and 7 yards and on a 57-yard reception. He finished with 115 rushing yards on 20 carries an...
Phillips was head coach of the Saints for parts of five seasons (1981-1985) compiling an overall record of 27-42. The Saints missed their first-ever playoff berth and winning season in back-to-back seasons (1982-1983) by only one game and the "Who Dat?!?!?" chant actually began dur...
* * * ** Who Dat?! TheNew Orleans Saints' longtime chant perfectly captures my gut reaction to seeing Sean Payton's squad at the top of the NFC South standings nearly halfway through the 2017 campaign. Although I expected theSaintsto be competitive, due to the presence of their MVP-...
Phillips was head coach of the Saints for parts of five seasons (1981-1985) compiling an overall record of 27-42. The Saints missed their first-ever playoff berth and winning season in back-to-back seasons (1982-1983) by only one game and the "Who Dat?!?!?" chant actually began dur...
Some of the cool and funny names showcased include "Who Dat Wonders," a tribute to the beloved chant, and "Crescent City Crusaders," which combines regional pride with a fierce competitive spirit. "Fleur-de-Lis Furies" cleverly merges the iconic symbol with a touch of ferocity, while "NOLA...
Phillips was head coach of the Saints for parts of five seasons (1981-1985) compiling an overall record of 27-42. The Saints missed their first-ever playoff berth and winning season in back-to-back seasons (1982-1983) by only one game and the "Who Dat?!?!?" chant actually began dur...
The Saints missed their first-ever playoff berth and winning season in back-to-back seasons (1982-1983) by only one game and the "Who Dat?!?!?" chant actually began during his tenure. 5. Dick Nolan (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) 5. Dick Nolan Yes, the 1980 season, one in ...