Take a look at those QBs 2017 season, youd see their matchup with Texas as a low-end outlier amid exceptional overall campaigns. The Times first reported his hiring Monday. 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 odd front (three defenders) gave Orlando flexibility. Considering how long players have had to learn the scheme, Orlando made clear he wont be as forgiving when it comes to forgetting assignments. The Longhorns base out of a 3-4 that utilizes the Tite Front (404) and a stand-up hybrid DE to the weak side, or away from the passing strength (this is Mint in Saban-speak). How you practice around here is going to be how many reps you get, Orlando said. 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. 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. Is USC defense ready to take a leap in Year 2 under Todd Orlando? Drake Jackson will man the hybrid outside backer position again this season. So its difficult to judge just how good the defense truly is at this point. Not all of its issues were alignment-related though. He wants to stop the run and make a defense one-dimensional. Todd Orlando's defense has been getting exposed all year long Share this article 31 shares Matt Wadleigh October 13, 2021 4:15 am PT After the opening weekend for USC, things looked good for. And as Saturday showed, thats a group with a long way to go. Adam Grosbard covers USC athletics for the Orange County Register and Southern California News Group. As defensive coordinator at Houston in 2015 and 2016, he oversaw a defense that finished 20th and 13th in the nation in yards allowed. Two Former NBA Players Receive Prison Sentences For Fraud Scheme. 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). 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. Imagine if this actually happens. 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. It also means Orlandos weekly priority of taking away what he calls "game wreckers" is even more imperative. USC names Todd Orlando its new defensive coordinator

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