On this episode of Deep Dive on Defense, Brandon Lechtenberg, linebackers coach at University of Incarnate Word (FCS)joins guest host Chris Vasseur to discuss all the details on defending the RPO as well as how defenses have evolved their strategies as use of the RPO has expanded to every level of football.

00:00 - Intro

02:15 - Coaching Journey

05:18 - Experience at TCU

08:18 - Power Read

11:38 - Last year at TCU

13:22 - Millsap's

21:05 - Defending RPOs (evolution of the RPO)

33:57 - Defending RPOs (Scheme or technique)

38:41 - Cover 4

41:48 - Defending the Perimeter

52:59 - Defending all options

55:57 - Running Quarterbacks

1:00:21 - Chasing the running-back dives

1:07:59 - Defending a 3x1

1:12:23 - Blitzing RPOs

1:23:51 - Slamming the B-gap

1:32:15 - 4th down stop to win the game

1:33:42 - Outro

Learn RPO: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/run-pass-option-rpo-s

Learn Defense: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defense