Texas Longe chât have found their replacement for Blake Gideon, hiring the deputy coach emerging Mark Orphey as a new security coach. Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods.com reported On Wednesday evening, which Orphey, former coach of the Rutgers cornerbacks, should join the staff of head coach Steve Sarkisian in Austin.
“According to my sources, Texas’ football coach Steve Sarkisian hired Rutgers coach Mark Orphey to replace Blake Gideon. Orphey, a graduate of the North Shore, had close links with Houston. It is considered an excellent rental for Longhorns, “said Richardson via social media.
The addition of Orphey comes after Gideon’s departure last week to become the defensive coordinator of Georgia Tech.
Originally from Houston, Orphey has been coach of Rutgers corner since 2022, with previous stops at Alabama, Utah State, Montana State and South Carolina. He began his coach career in 2011 as a corner trainer in Texas Southern.
Under the advice of Orphey, Rutgers ranked 87th in the country in defense of pass last season. However, in 2023, the Scarlet Knights owned a Top 10 defense, helping the program to obtain its first winning season since 2014.
According to my sources, the Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian hired the coach of Rutgers CB Mark Orphey to replace Blake Gideon. Orphey, a graduate of the North Shore, had close links with Houston. It is considered an excellent rental for Longhorns. pic.twitter.com/ftuzufcdqm
– Anwar Richardson (@anwarrichardson) February 13, 2025
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