Penn State hires Jim Knowles, Ohio State DC

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Penn State has received plenty of praise over the past few weeks for retaining talent. Its latest move, hiring one of the nation's best defensive coordinators, has people buzzing.
Jim Knowles on Penn State Football: 'This Is Where I Want to Be'
Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."
Jim Knowles says Penn State football was 'everything' to him in first comments after OSU exit
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Jim Knowles’ Ohio State betrayal benefits Penn State more than you realize
In hiring Jim Knowles, Penn State followed the adage: If you can't beat them, turn them to your side. While everyone in college football is already talking about Penn State's new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, it's possible that not everyone is realizing how much his betrayal of Ohio State benefits his new club.
Former NFL MVP: Penn State hired ‘the best DC in college football’ in Jim Knowles
Former NFL MVP and quarterback Rich Gannon was high school teammates with new Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. He explains why James Franklin made a great hire.
Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
According to reports, Penn State is finalizing a deal to lure defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State.
‘The Team Is Still Going To Be as Strong’ — Ohio State Star Issues Blunt Reaction to Jim Knowles’ Penn State Departure
Jim Knowles made a rare move by leaving Ohio State — just after the Buckeyes won the national championship — to join Big Ten rival Penn State. His decision, confirmed on Jan. 27, wasn’t a surprise to his players,
Hey, Bob! Jim Knowles to Penn State doesn’t move the needle for me; Ohio State’s ‘D’ was loaded
Joe Hermitt | [email protected] PennLive Penn State’s new defensive coordinator is a big hit with many of the team’s fans. Jim Knowles, the former Ohio State DC, is James Franklin’s $9.3 Million Man.
Ohio State five-star newcomer confirms suspicion about Jim Knowles joining Penn State
Penn State announced Knowles signing to be their coordinator on Tuesday and one Buckeye confirmed what most people figured; the Buckeyes have taken exception to Knowles’ landing
‘I Hate This’ – Ohio State Fans Stunned as Jim Knowles Leaves for Big Ten Rival Penn State
The Penn State Nittany Lions pulled off a major coaching shake-up, luring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from the Ohio State Buckeyes. For Knowles, this move is a dream come true — he’s always wanted to be part of the Nittany Lions program.
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