By Coachlamons @nukeit1981 Dec. There were times when we said the same thing together at the same moment. 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. As I wrote in early 2019 after Texas defeated Georgia, Orlando's defense uses hybrid players and different alignments to put pressure on offenses. 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. At Utah State, where he worked in 2013 and 2014, Orlandos defenses also finished in the nations top 20 in fewest points allowed. Its going to be exciting.. After holding Oklahoma State to 10 points in regulation, Orlando set about tweaking and retooling the base defense around the 3-2-6 lightning package and the robber coverage. After the opening weekend for USC, things looked good for the Trojans. The trickle-up effect is in full swing. Orlando took a linebacker off the field, added a third safety and unveiled Texas lightning package.. Apr 5, 2021. Those disguised blitzes cause an opposing quarterback to think, which is critical against tempo. It's a testament to what a normal offseason has done for second-year coordinator Todd Orlando and his ability to install the defense and instill the mentality he wants from his players.. That wasnt happening before Hermans arrival in Austin. 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. 1 overall pick), Rudolph (3rd-round pick),Will Grier(preseason All-American) andDrew Lock(projected first-round pick). But while Herman's motives started from a simple "What gave me fits as an offensive coach?" 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Once the guard pulls (the 4is key), he can chase and climb to the mesh. So in addition to having a blitz package, Orlando teaches his rover how to disguise insert blitzes through the A and B gaps. But when the Trojans needed Jackson the most, they turned him loose and let him do what he does best at the end of the game: rush the passer. A look at how Texas defenders fit in Todd Orlando's scheme The Longhorns have plenty of returning talent for the prospective defensive coordinator to utilize. He knows the tendencies of the receivers, the quarterbacks, the linemen, what they have to offer. Texas blows lead against Cal State Fullerton in 6-5 loss. The goal of Orlandos defense is twofold: 1. Echols was the extra linebacker who came onto the field in those scenarios. Coach Todd Orlando of the USC Trojans during USC football practice at the University of Southern California on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. I think its a smart move. But for now Orlando is sticking around in Austin to work with Herman. Snow, at his fifth FBS post as defensive coordinator, has evolved his scheme to become more multiple and detailed. 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. Hes a guru, said Texas junior safetyBrandon Jones. To me, hes a special player, Orlando said. USCs defense got two hits on Daniels and forced three incompletions on those three plays. During his time as defensive coordinator at Texas, his defense forced 65 turnovers and ranked in the top 10 nationally for . In the concluding 2019 Pressure Tape review, MQ will breakdown three Longhorn pressures against the now-famous LSU offenses (one of the best in history). But the concern with this unit is depth. 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. After the Sun Devils started to have success on the ground midway through the second quarter, USC started employing a 4-3 front at times. 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. You would think its hard to learn, but he made it so simple.. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) 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. But when asked what separates Orlando from other defensive coaches, Herman pointed out a single aspect of Orlandos repertoire: Its just his creativity, his adaptability.. 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. Arizona State realized that early, and its two main running backs, DeaMonte Trayanum and Rachaad White, rushed 24 times for 160 yards against USC. Feb 18, 2023 . If the guard stays on the 4i (double team), both the Mike and Will are left free to flow with the play and what DC doesnt want is ILBs free-flowing to the ball? 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. Orlandos scheme isnt complicated at least by memorization standards. Twitter: @tcpfootballIn this video, we learn about the origins of USC Football's Defensive Coordinator Todd Orlando's defense. Orlando now becomes the seventh defensive coordinator in seven seasons for FAU. The Trojans were also missing Brandon Pili, an experienced senior who would have definitely been in the rotation, on Saturday. Imagine if this actually happens. 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.. In the illustration above, the play side offensive tackle will either have to handle the 4i by himself or rely on the guard for a double team. The Spread offense has touched every corner of college football. 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. As expected, USC hired Todd Orlando as its defensive coordinator on Friday. He spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons under Mario Cristobal and FIU, where he won a share of the Sun Belt title and a bowl game victory. As the season progresses, look for true freshman Raesjon Davis to sneak his way into the starting lineup. The biggest breakthrough of the spread offense was in creating a clearer pre-snap picture for the offense and the QB in particular so that he had a narrower menu of options and threats to scan through after the snap. He is the defensive coordinator at the University of South Florida . In that game, the Longhorns consistently confused a seasoned and well-coached offensive line, garnering two sacks and seven tackles for loss (TFLs). We have the same mentality, Orlando said. 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. Jefferson went on to lead the team with 110 tackles, including 20 run stuffs, while anchoring the interior of the Texas defense in a 3-2-6 dime package that Orlando unveiled to the bewilderment of Texas' spread-oriented Big 12 opponents. 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. Herman calls Orlando the best defensive coordinator in the country. Theres no backside meetings. Find out which 3 #USC players go to the Bears in an NBC Sports Chicago mock draft. But Barry and USC opted not to continue their discussions, and Orlando became the leading candidate. Youre in this area and theres some really good high school players in this area, the top guys. It has been an awful showing for USCs defense, and the coaching has to be the sole reason for the blame. The Longhorns created four total sacks (averaged 2.33 a game). The only two Pac-12 schools behind them are Cal and winless Arizona. The inside LB corp consists of a Mike and what is referred to as a B backer. The name of the game for Orlando is attacking opponents where they are always weakest -- in their ability to handle pressure and confusion with little reaction time. One question I am asking to college football experts is this: Should Todd Orlando emphasize complexity of scheme or simplicity of scheme against Jayden Daniels and the Sun Devils on Saturday? Those disguised blitzes are a favorite ploy. Texas OL spring preview: Here are your big humans, Despite recent struggles, bracketology projections still like the Longhorns, Longhorns Daily News: Former Texas HC Charlie Strong joins Alabama, Nick Saban as defensive analyst, Longhorns Daily News: Texas alum Bijan Robinson is toughest player Alabamas Will Andersons played against in college career. There has been a critical error on this website. Orlando's rover is typically one of the team leaders in sacks as a result of this strategy. Odd-front defenses with nickel and dime packages on the back end are en vogue across college football. Then Utah States defensive coordinator, Orlando flew to Columbus, Ohio to interview with Herman for Houstons defensive coordinator job in January of 2015. 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.. And with depth limited at linebacker, Ralen Goforth and Kanai Mauga have emerged as top candidates to start alongside Palaie Gaoteote in roles theyve had to learn on the fly. Practice your tail off and youre going to be playing on Saturdays. From a core principle perspective thats not too far off. One need only look at Texas Oct. 21 matchup with Oklahoma State for an example. Aside from one spring practice, the intricacies of his scheme were installed only over Zoom. Over the course of 2017, Orlando gained a full mastery of his own roster and unleashed it in a variety of fashions against a loaded slate of Big 12 opponents. In turn, this could mean the end of the road for Orlando in Southern California regardless of who takes the job as head coach of the Trojans. And that might just be the way it is moving forward. On Arizona States final possession, Orlando went back to the 1-4-6 look for the entire drive. Todd Orlando (born March 24, 1971) is an American football coach. Thats certainly a way to end the regular season and enter March Madness. Its really, really crazy to see., Asked to summarize Orlandos system, Texas senior cornerbackKris Boydsaid succinctly: Just run to the ball and hit.. 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). However, that was so long ago and feels like a lifetime. Theyre the best in the country. If you practice soft, youre going to play soft, Orlando said. The notion that the Big 12 doesnt play defense is false. Herman said Orlando would be the first assistant in his foxhole. Its a testament to what a normal offseason has done for second-year coordinator Todd Orlando and his ability to install the defense and instill the mentality he wants from his players. The deepest position on the USC defense is safety. That style of play didnt transfer to the NFL and the NFL didnt understand what type of player this guy was. This might be the most talented position group on the USC roster, but there are still some concerns. 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. A clearer picture of USCs new defense should crystallize in the coming days, with contact no longer limited. 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Thats important to know, because Orlando turned down an opportunity to be Pittsburghs DC in his hometown that offseason. The diagram below illustrates the fronts usefulness versus a popular Spread play, the Power Read. At Texas, Orlando oversaw a defense that improved from 80th to 24th in points allowed. On the back end, Orlando typically employs a quarters coverage that allows his defensive backs to break aggressively to the football while preventing big plays. I do think that is the gambit this season with the defense: You have to risk the fact that while there may be some miscommunications, and maybe its getting a little too complicated, also that complication is what could give this defense a leg up from past defenses USC has fielded. Yet, because of the way the Longhorns fly to the ball, it doesnt much matter that the numbers are pushed back. And sometimes they went with a 3-4 look with its normal defensive line (Figueroa, Marlon Tuipulotu and Caleb Tremblay) and Jackson and Hunter Echols as outside linebackers. If that sounds like thinking, its because it is. Contact drills were reduced to virtual cues. And Charles Omenihu won the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award in 2018 with 9.5 sacks playing in the same scheme that ultimately limited Orlandos last defense in Austin. In 2019, that all fell apart. DeForest left last month to coach at North Carolina State. He brings a passion, energy, toughness and discipline to his coaching, Helton said, and those characteristics were evident in our discussions. Nothing went right for Texas and the principles Orlando instilled all offseason seemed to evaporate. There are a lot of questions about how the Trojans offensive line will perform, but having Brett Neilon at center and Alijah Vera-Tucker at left tackle should help. Heres the cool part about this, every night after practice we watch every rep of every play that we have. One of the key subplots to USC's season opener against Arizona State is the performance of the Trojans' defense, more specifically the secondary. Then Utah State's defensive coordinator, Orlando flew to Columbus, Ohio to interview with Herman for Houston's defensive coordinator job. He is an experienced and successful defensive coordinator who has made an impact everywhere he has coached.. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/06/todd-orlando-vs-arizona-state-a-central-pregame-question-for-usc/. A Pasadena native, he currently lives in the South Bay. Examine Texas schedule last season, and youll see a murders row of quarterbacks:Sam Darnold(No. It's only once that information is digested when a defender will hear how his role factors into the overall play call. USC needs more size, speed and athleticism at every level of its defense. 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.. The more you put in, the more you get out.. Previously, he spent three years at the Clarion Ledger in Mississippi, where he covered Ole Miss for two seasons and Jackson State for another. So what did game No. Cornerback is a different situation. It makes a QB think, said Texas senior defensive endCharles Omenihu. It made it a lot easier for me to make that decision (to stay).. Orlando has a long coaching career with multiple stops across the country. The Longhorns are taking away a weapon (the QB), while also preventing running backs from getting behind them for big gains. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament. The use of small ball to counteract the space created by Spread offenses is understandable. Click here to buy a copy today or visit your local newsstand! Fail big.. But after successfully rebuilding the Texas defense in his first season, the Longhorns experienced a sharp defensive downturn in 2019. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Stanley, he has natural mobility. He spent just two weeks as an assistant in Lubbock, before Helton and USC came calling. Every week is a challenge. Thats in large part due to the variance of the offensive minds. Were trying to stay very consistent in terms of our message so we can get better throughout the year.. His defenses would mix in three-down looks, but that was only about 20 percent of the time. 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. I dont know how theyre going to play it, but thats going to be worth watching against a quarterback (Jayden Daniels) who is a veteran.. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. Before arriving at Utah State in 2013, Orlando traditionally ran a four-down front. The two DEs (4is) in the B gaps close off the lifeline for every Spread team, the conflict gaps. Get your first month for $1. Texas finished 7-5 and Orlando was fired as part of a staff overhaul. His $1.7 million annual salary is the highest in Texas history for an assistant, and only two assistants nationally earned more in 2017, according to USA Today. In the NFL, the increasing use of 11 pers. That's what Orlando labels coachings million dollar question. USC essentially ran a 4-2 front last season under former defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast. A fourth linebacker released off the line can more easily pursue the football on outside runs and defend quick passes on the edge. Even the NFL saw many of its teams embrace a more open style of play. A little has to do with the pace of the game too. It comes as no surprise that in a league that is at the forefront of the evolution of the Spread would feature unique defenses within the league to counter the offensive onslaught. Sometimes when youre a good player, youre just worried about yourself and making your plays, Orlando said. Through spring and summer, the physical, hard-nosed brand of defense Todd Orlando promised to bring to USC remained strictly theoretical. Aggressive DCs like Orlando weren't having that for long, and his response is to teach his players to show a blitz to trigger the sideline glance and check from the offense before bringing another call entirely. One question I am asking to college football experts is this: Should Todd Orlando emphasize complexity of scheme or simplicity of scheme against Jayden Daniels and the Sun Devils on Saturday? Written by Ian Boyd (@Ian_A_Boyd)for Athlon Sports. Orlando has previously doubled as linebackers coach, a position that USC split last season between Johnny Nansen, who coached inside linebackers, and Joe DeForest, who coached outside linebackers. The reason for this is the design of Orlando's defense, which favors speed over size at the middle linebacker position. 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). It wasnt all about the front either, the use of Match 3 (Rip/Liz) and the rebirth/redesign of the (Dime) Tampa 2, was a big contributor to how teams attacked the Longhorns, Cyclones, and Bulldogs. Safeties Talanoa Hufanga and Isaiah Pola-Mao are expected to take on more active roles in directing the defense. The play is ultimately killed. Defenses in the Leauge were getting scored on at a historic rate. Theyre helping us as a coaching staff and that stuff, you cant put a price on those things.. Hes at his best when hes trying to get into the backfield, and thats what he was mainly asked to do on Saturday. The Big 12 is not new to the concept of smaller faster players playing on the defensive side of the ball. In this particular instance shown above, the Jack backer walls the play by climbing to the RB. 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.
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