Though Iowa State and their base Broken Stack that features a three-safety Dime Robber scheme has become the most popular scheme within the league, in truth, it is Todd Orlando at Texas that has made his mark around the country behind his use of a positionless defense and defending the wide-open schemes found in the league. At Utah State, where he worked in 2013 and 2014, Orlandos defenses also finished in the nations top 20 in fewest points allowed. The familiarity with the opponent will be gone. Thats important to know, because Orlando turned down an opportunity to be Pittsburghs DC in his hometown that offseason. Thinking about becoming a VIP subscriber to Owls247? A good run defense has been a calling card of. Like Iowa State, Texas has a three-safety Dime package that they utilize against pass-heavy offenses (think Kingburys Tech) or in obvious pass downs where Orlando wants to drop eight and flood the zones. After leaving FIU, Orlando went north to coach Utah State, where their defense ranked 7th and 12th in scoring defense during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, respectively. Safeties coach Craig Naivar, whos been working with Orlando since 2015, described the defense with that exact word a few weeks ago. Today will be the day, Orlando said Wednesday morning. The more you put in, the more you get out.. In both cases, Orlando said, those defenses simply needed a kickstart., I think thats what [Ive done], the places Ive been coming into, is just to try to free these guys up, Orlando said. At the same time, it causes a lot of controversy for the guys on offense.. Orlando, 48, spent the last three seasons as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Texas, where he was one of the highest paid assistants in college football. He said on the first day of practice that it was clear these guys knew more than they would have coming into a fall camp in a normal year, which is quite a statement when you consider they didnt have a spring. Through it all, Orlandos stayed on Hermans staff. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. With one of the pass-rushing outside linebackers replaced by a nickel DB, the defense is left with only a single edge rusher on the field (the B-backer in Orlando's defense). 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. Todd Orlando will finally see his USC defense in action in the 80s, most NFL defenses also carry a hybrid DE, regardless if basing out of a three or four-down defense. That much was clear on Saturday, and its why losing a player like Tufele, who possesses all three traits, hurt so much. 'Different in a good way': USC DC Todd Orlando on installing a scheme It took a toll on our bodies, Locke said. The odd front (three defenders) gave Orlando flexibility. Herman just needed to know if the pair would mesh personally. Aside from one spring practice, the intricacies of his scheme were installed only over Zoom. It makes a QB think, said Texas senior defensive endCharles Omenihu. The Cyclones used the Dime look as their base defense for the entire season, leading to victories over high-powered offenses like Oklahoma (#1 in BCfToys Offensive Efficiency) and Memphis (#16). Behind them, USC has transfers like Xavion Alford and Chris Thompson, not to mention a slew of freshmen. That wasnt happening before Hermans arrival in Austin. Todd Orlando was announced as USCs defensive coordinator Friday, ending a lengthy search for Clancy Pendergasts replacement that had dragged into its fourth week. Except Hermans questions were constantly put on pause so that he, still serving as Ohio States offensive coordinator, could run out of the room to take care of some crisis or another as the Buckeyes prepared for the 2014 College Football Playoff final against Oregon. If the Trojans are going to take a step forward as a program this season, its going to need its defense to make some serious progress. Take a look at those QBs 2017 season, youd see their matchup with Texas as a low-end outlier amid exceptional overall campaigns. 3 overall pick),Baker Mayfield(No. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, Winter storms ease drought conditions in California, report shows, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78. They were delayed for two months from when they would normally have a camp. Texas also got produced seven sacks from the secondary because the experienced group on the back end was able to cover long enough for those deep blitzes to get home. Those four-man fronts are great at plugging gaps and helping a team defend the run, but they also mean one less defender on the second level to stop the pass and run to the football. The Trojans were also missing Brandon Pili, an experienced senior who would have definitely been in the rotation, on Saturday. Gambling problem? The image above shows the Longhorns base look against the ever prevalent Y-Off 20 pers. Apr 5, 2021. It made it a lot easier for me to make that decision (to stay).. The SEC used to be one of the sole holdouts with only a few teams, namely Ole Miss and Texas A&M, embracing the shift. Herald-Times. It wont get any easier, either, with the trojans facing Notre Dame right after their bye and still have games against UCLA and Arizona State on the schedule. He would have. The 2015 and '16 Texas defenses had been defined by what could be called "youthful" linebacker play from former five-star recruit Malik Jefferson and former four-star Anthony Wheeler. This season has not gone according to plan for anybody, especially the defense, and major changes will be headed USCs way. And as Saturday showed, thats a group with a long way to go. Aggressive, physical, unfearing. 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. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/06/todd-orlando-vs-arizona-state-a-central-pregame-question-for-usc/. And then Jamars just played that his whole life. With Drake Jackson now listed as a linebacker and primarily playing in a standup role, USCs base is essentially a 3-3-5. This article appeared in Athlon Sports' 2018 Big 12 Regional Football Preview Editions. Since Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman dismissed defensive coordinator Todd Orlando two and a half months ago and even before, to some extent it's become clear just how much. They also began to move Hager into different alignments that made the most of his ability to drop into coverage or work around the edge in conjunction with his ability and willingness to crash into tackles from an inside alignment. But while Herman's motives started from a simple "What gave me fits as an offensive coach?" That's what Orlando labels coachings million dollar question. One of his favorite ways to do this is with his overload blitzes off the edges. While some players struggled to learn virtually, he said the extra time spent installing and discussing the defense led to an especially sharp first week. Orlando used it during his media availability on Wednesday, too. They handled the defending Mountain West champion San Jose State Spartans with ease. Boca Raton, Fla. - Just over 24 hours after FootballScoop.com first reported that FAU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops was heading to Kentucky to coach with his brother Mark Stoops, the Owls have quickly found his replacement in former Southern California defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Todd Orlando, per Bruce Feldman. 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. Texas didnt do much to stop the onslaught late in the game (no one did), but there are some definite takeaways. USC essentially ran a 4-2 front last season under former defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. Since then, the USC defense has been getting torched time and time again, with their worst performance arguably against Oregon State as the Beavers ran for over 300 yards to upset them in Los Angeles. Players retained more than he expected, and coaches got to know players better than they would have otherwise. It is not going to be participation awards. The Big 12 is not new to the concept of smaller faster players playing on the defensive side of the ball. He beats the tackle clean, forces the throw fast and its an incomplete. Orlando needs opposing offenses to be one-dimensional, and against great quarterbacks that means sacrificing numbers in the box. Orlando usually sent four rushers when he used this package early in the game, and Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels took advantage of the pressure on the first drive by ripping off a 38-yard run. USC, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Missouri each rushed 34-plus times against Texas but averaged only 4.2 yards per carry. He is the defensive coordinator at the University of South Florida . Orlando now becomes the seventh defensive coordinator in seven seasons for FAU. Texas junior defensive endMalcolm Roachsaid an Orlando film session is everything youd want it to be. That means a detail-oriented outlook focused to the point where Orlando will call out a player for a 12-inch step instead of a 6-inch one. Drake Jackson will man the hybrid outside backer position again this season. On Arizona States final possession, Orlando went back to the 1-4-6 look for the entire drive. Senior middle linebackerGary Johnsoncame from a junior college in 2016 where the scheme was significantly less complex. Once the guard pulls (the 4is key), he can chase and climb to the mesh. One it has practiced against every day for months. How Todd Orlando's scheme will unleash the Texas LBs The Tite Front was all the rage during the 2017 season. 20 Southern California, however, has been different because of the coronavirus pandemic. A look at how Texas defenders fit in Todd Orlando's scheme 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. USC names Todd Orlando its new defensive coordinator That style of play didnt transfer to the NFL and the NFL didnt understand what type of player this guy was. If that sounds like thinking, its because it is. Until you go against live, at the end of the day youre not going to trick everybody in terms of your scheme, Orlando said. USC Mailbag: How much will new faces change the outlook for the Trojans We are excited to have Todd join our Trojan football program, USC coach Clay Helton said in a release. You know, he was a linebacker previously, and hes really strong, so being able to move in this system is really a high priority, defensive line coach Vic Sooto said. Hands-on coaching was limited to distanced learning. When interim defensive coordinator Craig Naivar finally allowed Ossai to play that role, Ossai produced three of his five sacks in the Alamo Bowl. If you go out there and you dont know what youre doing after meeting with someone for seven months, that pretty much explains how much you care, Orlando said. If you dont, its going to be limited. Hands-on coaching was limited to distanced learning. Those disguised blitzes are a favorite ploy. The "mac" or middle linebacker helps call the defense and serves as the "first responder" for the defense against the run, looking to plug gaps and spill blocks to the outside linebackers (or nickel and dime defenders as the case may be) and his partner the "rover" linebacker. These coaches are the names to know on defense - ESPN.com Its going to be exciting.. Email. Its really hard to screw up a run play. 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. Gone was Omenihu, who proved himself capable of producing in Orlandos scheme. Arizona State realized that early, and its two main running backs, DeaMonte Trayanum and Rachaad White, rushed 24 times for 160 yards against USC. The following offseason after Houstons Peach Bowl victory over FSU, Orlandos alma mater, Wisconsin, offered him its defensive coordinator role when Aranda left for LSU. The Longhorns created four total sacks (averaged 2.33 a game). A fourth linebacker released off the line can more easily pursue the football on outside runs and defend quick passes on the edge. Orlando sorts film breakdown by position. The time is now! 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. He is an experienced and successful defensive coordinator who has made an impact everywhere he has coached.. There were times when we said the same thing together at the same moment. Gone were the experienced players in the secondary who could force the quarterback to hold the ball for an extra second or two. Todd Orlando sees USC defense as work in progress This offseason, there were more than a few reports potentially linking Orlando to head coach jobs. But returning veterans on the roster like safety Isaiah Pola-Mao and defensive end Nick Figueroa have made a point of helping the young players come along and be ready to contribute in 2021. Orlando said that shift occured because of practice habits and strong relationships between the defensive staff and its players. The Aggies also ranked fourth in the country in sacks in 2014 with 50. Orlando now resides in Los Angeles with the USC Trojans and it will be interesting to see how the PAC 12 chooses to attack the Orlando system. That was the biggest thing that we got caught up in, not using our weapons to our full advantage. But the play he makes at the end of the game, those are the two to three plays the really special players make. Figueroa had a breakout 2020 season and since then has added 15 pounds of muscle to give himself the flexibility to line up at his natural defensive end position or slide inside to play tackle. Should USC's Todd Orlando use a simple or complicated scheme vs ASU? But the Trojans just had a full, traditional offseason, from spring football to summer conditioning, creating Arizona State just out-executed the Trojans defense in the run game. If the offense doesn't even know where the overload is coming from or who's dropping into coverage unless they can figure it out after the snap, they're more likely to have their own weak spots exposed than they are to hammer a favorable matchup with a pinpoint pass or run. Orlando's new USC defense set to debut after pandemic delays 1 overall pick), Rudolph (3rd-round pick),Will Grier(preseason All-American) andDrew Lock(projected first-round pick). Last. A four-run fourth inning broke the game open for the Longhorns, but they gave it all back and dropped the series opener. 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. 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 Longhorns were putrid in 2015 and 2016, allowing the third- and sixth-most rushing yards in school history. Were trying to stay very consistent in terms of our message so we can get better throughout the year.. Roach believes that Orlandos odd front didnt let the defensive line showcase their abilities. Get full team. 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. Todd Orlando, defensive coordinator, Houston. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. Its a combination that spurred a defensive transformation at Texas. If you take what he says at face value there, maybe they shouldnt be too worried about the additional wrinkles making things confusing or leading to miscommunications. But full contact could always force further change. The Cyclones and Longhorns most notably did it while using a 3-safety Dime package for parts of the season. Get full team previews, schedules, scouting reports, conference predictions, and national rankings. The only two Pac-12 schools behind them are Cal and winless Arizona. Tuli Tuipulotu, one of the stars of spring football, brings similar flexibility to the position. Orlando walked into the interview room and saw his Aggie defensive film already on the screen. Cornerback is a different situation. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/Jorj04g0b6, Orlando will take over a talented Trojans defense that progressively declined over Pendergasts four seasons. Herman knew within 10 minutes of talking with Orlando hed found his defensive coordinator. Orlando took a job as the linebackers coach and assistant head coach at Texas Tech soon after. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Want to keep up with all the latest FAU football and recruiting news? No scheme change, but Texas D likely to be bigger in Alamo Bowl - Horns247 His defense consequently has two main types of base pass rush, one in which the B-backer works off the edge like in a normal 3-4 defense and another in which the B-backer drops into coverage while the rover blitzes suddenly through the interior. Yet, because of the way the Longhorns fly to the ball, it doesnt much matter that the numbers are pushed back. 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. One key element I talked about in my latest book, Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense, is the use of a more positionless defensive gameplan going forward into the future. This positionless style of play allows hybrid players, primarily at linebacker and defensive back, to play a larger role. Pola-Mao returns and has been a stud in camp, causing chaos in blitzing situations and making plays on the ball in pass coverage that he has not made in the past. Feb 18, 2023 . The play is ultimately killed. USC defense has different feel in camp after full offseason Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. The real issues went beneath the surface. Bastrop Cedar Creek defensive end Alfred Collins said new defensive coordinator Chris Ashs even front as a reason why he signed earlier this month. A clearer picture of USCs new defense should crystallize in the coming days, with contact no longer limited. The diagram below illustrates the fronts usefulness versus a popular Spread play, the Power Read. Orlando believes the only way a team will play fast and hard is if they do so in practice. That safety, last year played by the hard-hittingJason Hall, helped support the run defending on his read. . Orlando told his team, Its my fault. Orlando took a linebacker off the field, added a third safety and unveiled Texas lightning package.. Against the more run-heavy approaches from USC, Oklahoma and Kansas State, Orlando utilized his traditional blend of nickel defense, moving quarters coverages and zone blitzes. Orlando will get his first chance to determine the impact of the tradeoff when the Trojans begin their truncated season . Todd Orlando (born March 24, 1971) is an American football coach. In reality, Texas players say their responsibilities change little from week to week. 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). Greg Johnson is the veteran returner at nickel back. Hell then put on a video with several examples. As I wrote in early 2019 after Texas defeated Georgia, Orlando's defense uses hybrid players and different alignments to put pressure on offenses.
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