We kind of talked about this going into it. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. A Pasadena native, he currently lives in the South Bay. 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. A simplified picture combined with an athletic QB who could improvise if things got hairy made the spread offense absolutely deadly. We need everyone to execute at the utmost level to make things work. We all saw how that worked. That style of play didnt transfer to the NFL and the NFL didnt understand what type of player this guy was. He trains the defense to quickly show one look before audibling to another with merely a glance to the sideline just before the snap. (Liberty vs Arkansas 22), Dec. 22 Blitz of the Month Georgias Pod Alignment, Blitzing from the Odd Stack vs a Pro Style offense (Ole Miss vs Kentucky 22). Los Angeles. I think its a smart move. Even further, turn on a Cowboys or Seahawks game and you are likely to see multiple ways to run the Zone or Arc Read. The Trojans defense held the Spartans to only seven points on the game, and things seemed to be going well in Southern California. 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. In 2021 most defensive coaches will tell you their defensive schemes are "multiple,'' which is true to a degree. Orlando has always been multiple, but it seemed like in the end there was just too much going on which was evident by Head Coach Tom Hermans decision to go with Chris Ash as the DC who is known for a simpler style reflecting Ohio State (with more of a Quarters base). groupings are being countered by many defenses basing out of a Nickel defense. The Big 12 is not new to the concept of smaller faster players playing on the defensive side of the ball. Thinking about becoming a VIP subscriber to Owls247? Players retained more than he expected, and coaches got to know players better than they would have otherwise. Overall, the rotation was much shorter than what was utilized last year. The Longhorns sessions reflect that. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Gambling problem? But it can look that way. LOS ANGELES USC has its new defensive coordinator, Todd Orlando. Orlando believes the only way a team will play fast and hard is if they do so in practice. One thing to not overlook is the away side 4i who has leverage on the away side tackle. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Todd Orlando has plenty of experience arriving at a new school and installing his defensive scheme for the first time. Email. 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. Orlando took a job as the linebackers coach and assistant head coach at Texas Tech soon after. (Top photo: Jose Marin / MarinMedia Pool for USC Athletics). But for now Orlando is sticking around in Austin to work with Herman. Or what type of player they would be getting because of the scheme we ran. The numbers back up that decision, as Texas tied for 66th nationally with 27 sacks in 2019, down five from 2018. Having a base, four-man pass-rush is less valuable for attacking any of those schemes, so Orlando determined that it was a worthy trade to give up a pass rusher up front in exchange for more coverage and blitz flexibility and disguise potential while also gaining a "free hitter" in the form of the robber. Its going to be exciting.. . 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. Then well get an idea of what the defense is truly capable of after losing contributors like DT Marlon Tuipulotu, CB Olaijah Griffin and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year Talanoa Hufanga. 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. The Tite Front was all the rage during the 2017 season. Herman wanted a coordinator capable of calling a multiple defense, and Orlando fit that bill. Orlando's rover is typically one of the team leaders in sacks as a result of this strategy. It was during his time at Utah that he learned to assemble the 3-4 pressure package that made him an attractive hire for Herman and then a successful coach at Houston. Texas blows lead against Cal State Fullerton in 6-5 loss. 3. But after successfully rebuilding the Texas defense in his first season, the Longhorns experienced a sharp defensive downturn in 2019. Twitter: @tcpfootballIn this video, we learn about the origins of USC Football's Defensive Coordinator Todd Orlando's defense. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/13/todd-orlandos-defense-has-been-getting-exposed-all-year-long/. He beats the tackle clean, forces the throw fast and its an incomplete. Herald-Times. The Longhorns are taking away a weapon (the QB), while also preventing running backs from getting behind them for big gains. Then, facing the ultra-explosive Oklahoma State offense, he made a big change to his defensive structure that probably revolutionized his own philosophy and perhaps changed prevailing best practices across the college game from here on out. The Longhorns seemed to never really find a home base on defense. Theres a reason why he was let go. Every time USC football scrimmaged, there was one side of the ball that dominated much of the live periods: the defense. Those disguised blitzes are a favorite ploy. Orlando now becomes the seventh defensive coordinator in seven seasons for FAU. 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. The time is now! From there, the hits dont stop. In 2019, that all fell apart. This article appeared in Athlon Sports' 2018 Big 12 Regional Football Preview Editions. In reality, Texas players say their responsibilities change little from week to week. The result was a hurried throw from Daniels, an incompletion on fourth down, and a victory for USC. And that might just be the way it is moving forward. I just feel 3-4 didnt let us showcase our abilities the way we wanted to. Since L.T. The Aggies also ranked fourth in the country in sacks in 2014 with 50. 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. perspective, he's found Orlando to be a gem of an assistant for a variety of reasons. This season has not gone according to plan for anybody, especially the defense, and major changes will be headed USCs way. Orlandos players have a different term for that distinction. At Texas, Orlando oversaw a defense that improved from 80th to 24th in points allowed. 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. 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. Weve got to be mindful of the stuff were doing or asking him to do. 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Herman calls Orlando the best defensive coordinator in the country. He would have. You have to use those guys. 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. The real issues went beneath the surface. 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. - Rudolphs Cowboys managed a season-low 13 points (All-American wide receiverJames Washingtonmanaged just 32 yards in the win). But beyond those six players, USC has question marks. 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. Thats not to say those seven months were for naught. As the season progresses, look for true freshman Raesjon Davis to sneak his way into the starting lineup. It has been an awful showing for USCs defense, and the coaching has to be the sole reason for the blame. 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. After missing the first week of camp in health and safety protocols, Jackson was practically unblockable in practices, using his finesse moves on the edge to cause havoc in the backfield. Before arriving at Utah State in 2013, Orlando traditionally ran a four-down front. Visit our online store to order your copyto get more in-depth analysis on the 2018 season. 9 Texas 75-59 win No. Orlando took a linebacker off the field, added a third safety and unveiled Texas lightning package.. Safeties coach Craig Naivar, whos been working with Orlando since 2015, described the defense with that exact word a few weeks ago. The Tite Front is becoming a popular way to defend the Spread; its important to understand how teams are going to attack it on the ground. Coach Todd Orlando of the USC Trojans during USC football practice at the University of Southern California on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. I feel the 4-3 will help those guys to show their talents and more people will come out of Texas.. 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. Thanks to some help from the Cyclones and Mountaineers, the Longhorns trashed the Jayhawks to land the No. Orlando will get his first chance to determine the impact of the tradeoff when the Trojans begin their truncated season . The image above shows the Longhorns base look against the ever prevalent Y-Off 20 pers. 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? The use of small ball to counteract the space created by Spread offenses is understandable. USC has officially found the new face of its defense. The Longhorns created four total sacks (averaged 2.33 a game). Cody Alexander. In this years (2018) THSCA Football Lecture, Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart attributed his use of the Tite Front and how he played the secondary behind it to his meeting with Texas own, Todd Orlando. If you allow that to happen and know its going to happen, thats a crime in my opinion. He is the defensive coordinator at the University of South Florida . It also gives him the ability to put players in situations to take advantage of deficiencies within an offensive scheme or weaker/slower players. Is USC defense ready to take a leap in Year 2 under Todd Orlando? Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. That establishment between Orlando and his team started in earnest following the Longhorns worst defensive effort of the season, a 51-41 loss to Maryland in Week 1. Put together, bad luck and some poor choices cost Orlando his job, in no small part because the defensive line wasnt positioned for success. The diagram below illustrates the fronts usefulness versus a popular Spread play, the Power Read. It makes a QB think, said Texas senior defensive endCharles Omenihu. 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. 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. 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. You have to look at the film and say, This guy can wreck a game, Orlando said. 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. At Utah State, where he worked in 2013 and 2014, Orlandos defenses also finished in the nations top 20 in fewest points allowed. There were times when we said the same thing together at the same moment. Tackling has been an issue, (as has) lots of defensive miscommunication. When you get players who can make throws and can run, you have to be mindful, Orlando told reporters on Wednesday morning. Get full team. Practice your tail off and youre going to be playing on Saturdays. However, that was so long ago and feels like a lifetime. But so far, its all been against an offense the USC defense knows very, very well. Orlando is widely considered a fast-rising coach in the industry, and players, like Roach, say Orlando should be a head coach someday. Get full team previews, schedules, scouting reports, conference predictions, and national rankings. 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. When Orlando walked out of the room he thought, This is my guy. I mean, there was no question in my mind, Orlando said. The Iowa St. Cyclones rose from #103 in 2016 to a respectable #32in BCfToys efficiency rankings in 2017. But Orlando paid Herman, a former QB coach, an even higher compliment than that. (213) 740-4204. 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. As I wrote in early 2019 after Texas defeated Georgia, Orlandos defense uses hybrid players and different alignments to put pressure on offenses. 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. 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. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) 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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. 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. Lack of preparation, scheme and just overall performance is all tied in, but it hasnt been a good effort whatsoever. They were delayed for two months from when they would normally have a camp. The Trojans defense shifted into different looks, sometimes showing two down linemen with Jackson and defensive end Nick Figueroa standing up. 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 of his favorite ways to do this is with his overload blitzes off the edges. In that game, the Longhorns consistently confused a seasoned and well-coached offensive line, garnering two sacks and seven tackles for loss (TFLs). Some offense will come out and run the triple-option, which is really different and as a defense really strains us, Orlando said. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Want to keep up with all the latest FAU football and recruiting news? DeForest left last month to coach at North Carolina State. looks seen in many Power Spread offenses. But Barry and USC opted not to continue their discussions, and Orlando became the leading candidate. Orlando is now a handsomely paid football coach, in his third year as the Texas defensive coordinator having progressed up the career coaching ladder, from Penn to UConn to FIU to Utah State to. The football bona fides were clear. 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. We are excited to have Todd join our Trojan football program, USC coach Clay Helton said in a release. Orlando said he's already adjusted his scheme, which relies on mixed fronts and aggressive blitzing, to fit USC's personnel. Pac-12 reporter and columnist Jon Wilner, on the first episode of our USC Trojans: Wired Podcast, responded to those questions as follows: The two units that require the highest level of cohesiveness take quarterback out are the offensive line and the secondary. When youre giving up that many rushing yards, thats not a good thing with us, Orlando said. Thats where our emphasis is going to be this week.. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) 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. MQ takes a look at Texas 3rd Down pressure package versus Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Hermans old college buddy,Dave Aranda, recommended Orlando highly Orlando took over as DC at Utah State when Aranda, now at LSU, went to Wisconsin. Its a combination that spurred a defensive transformation at Texas. But full contact could always force further change. Those disguised blitzes cause an opposing quarterback to think, which is critical against tempo. Orlando, despite his concessions against the pass, said the beauty of the lighting package is Texas numbers up front still cover up against the run. In this particular instance shown above, the Jack backer walls the play by climbing to the RB. 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). Thats important to know, because Orlando turned down an opportunity to be Pittsburghs DC in his hometown that offseason. Its not likely to last forever. 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. FAU brings back a solid core talented defenders in their front seven and have also added numerous former blue-chip transfers to solidify their front seven. Senior middle linebackerGary Johnsoncame from a junior college in 2016 where the scheme was significantly less complex. Lets start with the base defense. - Mayfield completed a season-low 63 percent of his passes in the Red River Showdown. Sometimes when youre a good player, youre just worried about yourself and making your plays, Orlando said. 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. 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