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Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State?
1 day ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio — Penn State football formally introduced Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator Tuesday. Shortly into his press conference, Knowles was asked why he left Ohio State for ...
Jim Knowles (American football) - Wikipedia
Jim Knowles (born April 16, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator at Penn State University. Knowles served as the head football coach at Cornell University from 2004 to 2009.
Jim Knowles - Penn State - Official Athletics Website
Jim Knowles, a native of Philadelphia who attended St. Joseph's Prep, is a 37-year college football coaching veteran and brings 17 years of experience as a defensive coordinator.
Penn State went all-in on Jim Knowles. But the new DC craved …
2 days ago · STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jim Knowles grew up in Philadelphia with an affinity for Penn State football. As a kid, he watched the Nittany Lions on the weekly sports highlight show, a staple of Sunday ...
Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads …
2 days ago · Jim Knowles' defense is not static and is certainly malleable to suggestions, but even a veteran coach has a breaking point with directives. The coordinator reached his limit after three years at ...
Penn State football: Jim Knowles explains leaving Ohio State
1 day ago · New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers questions during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Pegula Ice Arena.
Penn State officially introduces Jim Knowles today; here's how to …
Penn State is officially introducing new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles at a news conference Tuesday. The 59-year-old Philadelphia native was hired away from Ohio State back on Jan. 27.Today, he’ll meet the press for the first time while giving fans some initial insight into why he left Columbus, why the Lions were the right fit for him, and how he plans to blend his long-held …
New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles sees lots of promise at …
1 day ago · As he grew up in North Philadelphia, Jim Knowles recalls, the family television had only three channels. On Sundays, Knowles remembers watching the highlights of the Penn State game from the previous day, hosted by former Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno’s brother, George. Knowles says the coaches he had growing up revered Paterno, rolling up ...
DC Jim Knowles: Dream to help Penn State to national title
1 day ago · Jim Knowles said that growing up in Philadelphia he "dreamed" of being at Penn State.Now the Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator, Knowles said his new dream is helping Penn State capture its ...
Six Things to Know About Jim Knowles, Penn State's New …
Jim Knowles briefly worked on Wall Street before coaching. Knowles played defensive end at Cornell in the 1980s, winning three letters at defensive end and was All-Ivy League in 1986.