CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Want to keep up with all the latest FAU football and recruiting news? Texas vs Oklahoma: Can DC Todd Orlando slow Jalen Hurts? - Sports Coach Orlando is a real guy, Johnson said. For example, to counteract the speed of the Ravens Lamar Jackson, the San Diego Chargers went uber-small and put up to SEVEN DBs on the field at a time. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. At Texas, Orlando oversaw a defense that improved from 80th to 24th in points allowed. Then the injuries and attrition reduced depth at linebacker while inexperienced players tried to fill in, resulting in Orlando moving his best natural pass rusher, B-backer Joseph Ossai, to multiple positions around the field that kept him from attacking downhill. (Top photo: Jose Marin / MarinMedia Pool for USC Athletics). In McVays offense, the use of quick motions, multiple formations, and what seems to be an Air Raid-ish passing game has given NFL defenses fits all year. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. At the three traditional LB spots, converted safety Raymond Scott has grabbed control of the outside backer spot while Kanai and Ralen Goforth return inside. The Longhorns were putrid in 2015 and 2016, allowing the third- and sixth-most rushing yards in school history. Is Todd Orlando's Big Picture Coming Into Focus? And as Saturday showed, thats a group with a long way to go. But Orlando paid Herman, a former QB coach, an even higher compliment than that. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/Jorj04g0b6, Orlando will take over a talented Trojans defense that progressively declined over Pendergasts four seasons. With Gary Anderson and Dave Aranda's exit to Wisconsin in 2012, the door opened for then Offensive Coordinator Matt Wells to ascend to the Head Coaching position. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). It could afford to, considering Arizona State wasnt making it pay through the air. We understood the reason why we were running what we were running, Roach said. The 404 alignment does several things for the box: 1) the offensive line cant climb because of the 4is, and 2) it frees up at least one of the inside linebackers (if not both). Cornerback is a different situation. Before heading to Utah State and learning the art of disguised zone blitzes and modern 3-4 defense from the Kyle Whittingham coaching tree in the early 2010s, Orlando was a traditional 4-3 coach. The guy could be a linebacker coach. Heres the cool part about this, every night after practice we watch every rep of every play that we have. Its a combination that spurred a defensive transformation at Texas. Safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Isaiah Pola-Mao are expected to take on more active roles in directing the defense. Visit our online store to order your copyto get more in-depth analysis on the 2018 season. Phone. Defenses in the Leauge were getting scored on at a historic rate. "We are excited to have. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. One of the key subplots to USCs season opener against Arizona State is the performance of the Trojans defense, more specifically the secondary. That's what Orlando labels coachings million dollar question. Orlando, 47, is considered a rising head coaching candidate, and his contract reflects that. Orlando, 50, previously was a defensive coordinator at Texas Houston, Utah State . The rover is the tip of the spear for the Orlando defensive scheme, and he uses that position as a solution to the main problem for the 3-4 defense in the modern era: How to create a multi-pronged pass rush from a nickel package. The arrangement wasnt ideal for anyone involved, least of all the new defensive coordinator tasked with toughening up a unit that, for seven months, was barred from standing next to each other, let alone colliding. A Pasadena native, he currently lives in the South Bay. The defense made the final stand to seal the victory, but it also gave up some big plays and surrendered 258 rushing yards to the Sun Devils. It took defenses a while to catch up, but Orlando is at the cutting edge with his defensive packages that can disrupt the process and even the playing field. New USC defensive coordinator Todd Orlando, shown during his tenure at Texas, didnt let the COVID-19 shutdown stop him from familiarizing the Trojans to his defense. FAU's defense ranked 50th in the country in 2019.In 2021 FAU's defense had its up and downs, ranking 99th against the pass, 75th against the run, and 86th overall, but was in the top 50 in scoring defense. MQ takes a look at Texas 3rd Down pressure package versus Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The inside LB corp consists of a Mike and what is referred to as a B backer. One of his favorite ways to do this is with his overload blitzes off the edges. The coaches threw the entire . Up front, the Longhorns moved third-down specialist Breckyn Hager into one of the 4i-technique DE positions, where his scrappy playing style allowed him to battle bigger offensive linemen despite his smaller stature (6'2" 240). However, Willie Taggart and his staff still need to find ready-to-play talent in the secondary as FAU loses four of their top five snap getters from 2021. Arizona State still had some success against this front with a 17-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the look. It rotated just one inside linebacker (Kanai Mauga) in, and that was only for a handful of plays. Then Utah States defensive coordinator, Orlando flew to Columbus, Ohio to interview with Herman for Houstons defensive coordinator job in January of 2015. Of course, the weight loss and new position might cause some in the fan base to wonder if Jackson is being utilized incorrectly if his production dips, but for now, his responsibilities dont seem much different than last year. But players say Orlandos greatest strength is the ability to break down complicated concepts into digestible pieces. Their rotation would be a bit deeper, too. Its the reason one of the worst defenses in program history in 2016 transformed into one of the best with the same players in college football's most potent offensive conference. The Iowa St. Cyclones rose from #103 in 2016 to a respectable #32in BCfToys efficiency rankings in 2017. Figueroa served as the single down lineman and was joined on the line of scrimmage by Jackson, Echols and one USCs more traditional linebackers, either Ralen Goforth or Palaie Gaoteote. You have to look at the film and say, This guy can wreck a game, Orlando said. The trickle-up effect is in full swing. Enter your email address to follow this blog & make sure to follow on MatchQuarters.substackcom. The initial conversations went well. Orlando, who last coached defense at Texas, called the virtual install time a blessing in disguise. Even if it might only take his new defense so far. 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After all, he fired Orlando and brought in Ash as an agent of change. He dropped into coverage just twice against Arizona State, by The Athletics very unofficial count. Lincoln RileyandKliff Kingsburycome from the Air Raid tree, but their systems look quite different in the same way Kansas States pro-style, option-heavy scheme varies from Oklahoma States spread. Before that, his inaugural Utah State defense ranked seventh in points allowed. Texas finished 7-5 and Orlando was fired as part of a staff overhaul. He said of Orlandos teaching, He has one of those play calls where its constant blitzes. Its not likely to last forever. That much was clear on Saturday, and its why losing a player like Tufele, who possesses all three traits, hurt so much. His defensive system poses an extreme challenge to offenses., You cant practice soft and play hard.New DC Todd Orlando is looking to up the physicality on the USC practice field. A simplified picture combined with an athletic QB who could improvise if things got hairy made the spread offense absolutely deadly. The main difference here is Jackson is playing as a standup linebacker instead of lining up with his hand down like he did most of the time in 2019. Orlando was fired by head coach Tom Herman on Dec. 1 and Naivar the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the Longhorns who has worked with Herman across four different stops (Sam. But beyond those six players, USC has question marks. Boca Raton will not be the first time Orlando coaches in South Florida. This "lightning" package was built off a "robber coverage" and an alignment that looked like this: Basically, the Longhorns traded a man up front for the ability to play Cover 2 to either side of the formation with a "robber" in the middle who could read the play and then serve either as inside help against the dreaded double-post combinations that Oklahoma State liked to run or as an extra man coming just a touch late in the run game. USC's new defensive coordinator didn't waste time schooling Trojans on Herman brought Orlando along with him to Texas, where a brilliant Year 1 netted the Longhorns defensive coordinator a raise to $1.7 million per year through the 2021 season. During his time as defensive coordinator at Texas, his defense forced 65 turnovers and ranked in the top 10 nationally for . Innovation comes from desperation, and in the offensive gauntlet that is the Big 12, it has created an evolutionary playground for defensive (and offensive) football. Though Todd Orlandos (DC, USC) time at Texas came to a screeching halt after the 2019 regular season, one thing is clear, the man can create pressure. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. I just feel 3-4 didnt let us showcase our abilities the way we wanted to. LOS ANGELES (AP) Todd Orlando has plenty of experience arriving at a new school and installing his defensive scheme for the first time. LSU's Dave Aranda calls Texas' Todd Orlando a 'defensive guru;' see Texas special assistant to the head coach Gary Patterson stepping down from role. Players retained more than he expected, and coaches got to know players better than they would have otherwise. Drake Jackson, who spent last season as more of a strict defensive end, shed 25 pounds and shifted into a hybrid linebacker role. What I think were all starting to learn defensively theres some four-down stuff thats really good but the number of people you can get off the ball based on how the offense is attacking can be advantageous to you.. The Longhorns sessions reflect that. For instance, before the snap he might show a field overload to induce an audible from the offense only to drop those players back and bring the overload from the boundary: These styles of blitzes can really mess up an offense's protections, option reads, passing progressions or blocking schemes, but they have their own vulnerabilities, in particular the man coverage the defense tends to play behind them. Since L.T. - Grier hurt himself early in the contest against Texas, but Locks 52.9 completion rate in the Texas Bowl was one of his worst of the year. As the season progresses, look for true freshman Raesjon Davis to sneak his way into the starting lineup. But for now Orlando is sticking around in Austin to work with Herman. Stanley, he has natural mobility. The 2019 National Championship saw a battle of Spread teams that featured two of the most efficient offenses in the country (and two of the best QBs as well). With Drake Jackson now listed as a linebacker and primarily playing in a standup role, USCs base is essentially a 3-3-5. We have the same mentality, Orlando said. In fact, they often had little to no idea how to defend the run in Texas' exotic defenses, and the Longhorns were regularly trashed by teams with multiple run games that could cause confusion. Theyve been physical in the run game but they all kind of complement each other.. Los Angeles Times USC beat writer Ryan Kartje offered this extended answer: Its important to remind everyone listening that I havent actually seen Todd Orlandos defense other than one practice during the spring Weve seen it all over the country that these offenses are running roughshod over defenses. Every time USC football scrimmaged, there was one side of the ball that dominated much of the live periods: the defense. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. Thats what practice is about. But instead of sending four rushers, USC sent six (Figueroa, the four linebackers and Hufanga) on the final three plays, which forced Daniels, who rushed for 111 yards, to beat the Trojans with his arm. Orlando said he's already adjusted his scheme, which relies on mixed fronts and aggressive blitzing, to fit USC's personnel. When we sat down and started to talk it was just so similar, Orlando told 247Sports. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 20 Southern California, however, has been different because of the coronavirus pandemic. No. A clearer picture of USCs new defense should crystallize in the coming days, with contact no longer limited. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Texas didnt do much to stop the onslaught late in the game (no one did), but there are some definite takeaways. Sometimes when youre a good player, youre just worried about yourself and making your plays, Orlando said. The defensive line lost more bodies in the offseason when Jacob Lichtenstein opted out of the season, and it was announced that Trevor Trouts season (and possibly his career) would be over with a back injury. Former Texas DE Malcolm Roach criticizes Todd Orlandos scheme, Quick thoughts from No. I let you guys down. Johnson said Orlando repeated these words for two days straight. With his ability to teach fundamentals to raw athletes, train and equip defenders to attack offenses with disguise and pressure and adapt his tactics around the strengths of his roster, Orlando is proving to be a cutting-edge coordinator. Is USC defense ready to take a leap in Year 2, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) Theres a little bit of schematics into it. Once at Texas, though, Orlando was inheriting a defense with great athletes but disparate pieces that hadn't been put together into a cohesive unit. Todd Orlando Leaving Texas Tech After Less Than 2 Weeks - Mayfield completed a season-low 63 percent of his passes in the Red River Showdown. The Trojans considered other candidates before settling on Orlando, even getting as far as discussing the parameters of a potential contract with Rams linebackers coach Joe Barry. Rigid positional structures are giving way to a more fluid style of play. A four-run fourth inning broke the game open for the Longhorns, but they gave it all back and dropped the series opener. One of those games came in a 13-10 victory over Texas. Orlando first will bring up a picture to show the correct placement for a player. A fourth linebacker released off the line can more easily pursue the football on outside runs and defend quick passes on the edge. Schemes aside, Orlandos defense is built on one thing above all his players flying to the ball. Theres a little learning curve for him just the speed of the game and all that, but then Stanley also being very new to the position has his own learning curve.. I wrote about Orlandos prowess as a DC in my article discussing how teams attack the Tite Front, the Longhorns base defense, but it is his use of multiple personnel packages within a game that truly shows his knack as a DC. Arizona State just out-executed the Trojans defense in the run game. One it has practiced against every day for months. The deepest position on the USC defense is safety. Orlando said USC utilized 70 to 75 percent of its defensive package against the Sun Devils. Herman said Orlando would be the first assistant in his foxhole. For most of training camp, Jackson was limited by a hamstring issue, which caused some worry for Orlando, who thought the lack of reps might impact the edge rushers tackling. Eventual Florida defensive end signee Princely Umanmielen cited the three-man front as one of the reasons why he decommitted from Texas back in October. The play is ultimately killed. Then Utah State's defensive coordinator, Orlando flew to Columbus, Ohio to interview with Herman for Houston's defensive coordinator job. 1 overall pick), Rudolph (3rd-round pick),Will Grier(preseason All-American) andDrew Lock(projected first-round pick). He is an experienced and successful defensive coordinator who has made an impact everywhere he has coached.. USC names Todd Orlando its new defensive coordinator Orlando turned down that job, too. After Utah State, Orlando made his way to Houston for the 2015 and 2016 seasons, where the Cougars were top 30 in scoring defense and sacks both seasons he was there. Theyre not only making plays, but theyre trying to help other guys. USC coach Clay Helton says hes noticed benefits from the Trojans unprecedented start to an unusual, pandemic-shortened season. Orlando's new USC defense set to debut after pandemic delays Thinking about becoming a VIP subscriber to Owls247? Hybrid players allow an almost endless amount of ways to blitz and pressure an offense without losing coverage ability (youre dropping a speedy LB/DB instead of a rigid D-lineman). This positionless style of play allows hybrid players, primarily at linebacker and defensive back, to play a larger role. 1 teach us about the units new direction? Find out which 3 #USC players go to the Bears in an NBC Sports Chicago mock draft. This is something, until this year, fathomable only on a 3rd and Long or an end of a half situation in the NFL. Owl fans had seen this defensive scheme recently when defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer coached FAU in 2019 as part of the 11-3 Conference USA and Boca Bowl championship season. Orlando sorts film breakdown by position. Were not going to know the answer to that question until Nov. 7, but Todd Orlando seems very confident this defense will have everything straightforward and understood., Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In watching ITS throughout this fall camp and knowing that he has a sense of urgency to really capture that position as well as be elite at it has been really nice to see.. USC defense has different feel in camp after full offseason Due to the pandemic, USC was unable to implement new defensive coordinator Todd Orlando's scheme in person before the 2020 season, so players were learning on the fly as they prepared for the delayed season. The Chargers based out of it for a whole game! In that game, the Longhorns consistently confused a seasoned and well-coached offensive line, garnering two sacks and seven tackles for loss (TFLs). At Utah State, where he worked in 2013 and 2014, Orlandos defenses also finished in the nations top 20 in fewest points allowed. Nearly every defensive coordinator will say theyre multiple in the various looks theyll give an offense. You look toward the tail end of the game, our intent was to bring enough guys we could go at least six (defenders) for six (blockers) on them and force them to throw the football.. The familiarity with the opponent will be gone. So what did game No. If that sounds like thinking, its because it is. On Arizona States final possession, Orlando went back to the 1-4-6 look for the entire drive. It has been quick to the ball, aggressive in its pass rush situations, effective at creating interceptions and disruptive in clogging the line of scrimmage on run plays. Contact drills were reduced to virtual cues. USC has officially found the new face of its defense. Orlando took a job as the linebackers coach and assistant head coach at Texas Tech soon after. Aside from one spring practice, the intricacies of his scheme were installed only over Zoom. Todd Orlando seems very confident that the extra time they were afforded to work on film, to work on installing that scheme, really did help them. Todd Orlando - MatchQuarters // #ArtofX Stilleto Boy wins the Santa Anita Handicap for trainer Ed Moger Jr. Sierra Canyon girls basketball team is two wins away from perfect season, Practical Move gives trainer Tim Yakteen a win in the San Felipe Stakes, Sam Farmers crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0, UCLAs freshmen living up to the hype, carry Bruins into Pac-12 title game. Is USC defense ready to take a leap in Year 2 under Todd Orlando? Its OKto fail, man. In an interview posted on the schools Twitter account, Orlando promised that his USC defenses would be aggressive and attack people., I really believe that in todays game, creating negative yardage plays, attacking the quarterback, turnovers, all those things go into creating explosive plays on defense, Orlando said. Through spring and summer, the physical, hard-nosed brand of defense Todd Orlando promised to bring to USC remained strictly theoretical. Though Todd Orlando's (DC, USC) time at Texas came to a screeching halt after the 2019 regular season, one thing is clear, the man can create pressure. Theres a reason why he was let go. The Panthers defensive ranked 11th in scoring defense that season. No. Get full team. Two Former NBA Players Receive Prison Sentences For Fraud Scheme. Greg Johnson is the veteran returner at nickel back. Todd Orlando was announced as USCs defensive coordinator Friday, ending a lengthy search for Clancy Pendergasts replacement that had dragged into its fourth week. The Horns look to close out the inaugural season at the Moody Center with a 17-1 record. Todd Orlando, defensive coordinator, Houston. Todd Orlando was announced as USC's defensive coordinator Friday, ending a lengthy search for Clancy Pendergast 's replacement that had dragged into its fourth week. (Roger Steinman / AP) Ryan Kartje (LA Times) -- Through spring and summer, the physical, hard-nosed brand of defense Todd Orlando promised to bring to USC remained strictly . Antonio Morales covers USC football for The Athletic. The result was a defense that failed to take advantage of the pass-rushing talent of players like Graham, Ossai, and Roach because once the scheme that Orlando spent the offseason developing was no longer effective, its extremely difficult to make those changes once the season begins. For a coach to sit there and put it on himself instead of the guys that were out there not executing the game plan, it shows he cares.. Orlando's 3-4/quarters defense had to be tweaked and altered to fit the 2017 Texas football roster and the demands of playing against Big 12 offenses, but in the process Orlando simply proved what makes him one of the top defensive coaches in the country: In particular, his effective teaching, aggressive philosophy and high capacity for adaptation.
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