The Panthers lead the league in forced fumbles with eight and have 19 takeaways on the year. Ginda’s teammate Breeland Speaks led the league in sacks with nine, also earning All-USFL honors. Ginda earned All-USFL honors, leading the USFL in combined tackles with 104. Just like Pittsburgh, the Panthers are led by their defense. It’s been everything I could have wanted."
"With him being the head coach and me as the defensive coordinator, we have a lot more control over what goes on, with the roster, day-to-day and kind of the big picture. The two coached together with the Cleveland Browns in 2016 when Ray Horton served as the defensive coordinator and Jarren as quality control coach.īut this year has been special for the Hortons. The 31-year-old defensive coordinator has had the unique experience of coaching with his father, Maulers head coach Ray Horton. Horton was voted USFL assistant coach of the year. And they just believe in what we’re doing." They trust the coaches and that we’re not going to put them in bad situations. "Everybody knows their job, and they’re able to do it. "Guys are just comfortable in the scheme," Horton said. Pittsburgh also was first in pass breakups (53) and takeaways (21), and second in points allowed (17.2) per contest. The Maulers finished in the top spot in total defense, allowing just 257.4 yards per game. The defense has been a big part of that success. Horton said the key for Pittsburgh’s turnaround has been finding a blueprint for success each week and believing in their ability to consistently execute and win games.
The Maulers started the season 1-3 but went 3-3 down the stretch.
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