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Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State for Penn State? Here’s his explanation
Knowles is the Lions’ fourth defensive coordinator in five seasons. He follows Tom Allen, who left for Clemson. Manny Diaz preceded him. And, Brent Pry held the role on James Franklin’s staff ...
James Franklin and Penn State actually had their eyes set on Jim Knowles years ago
Even though Penn State just recently landed Jim Knowles this offseason, James Franklin had his eyes set on the former Ohio State defensive coordinator years ago. Believe it or not, this may have been ...
What led Jim Knowles to Penn State from Ohio State: ‘This is where he wanted to be’
Tapping into Knowles’ brilliance could be the difference between a top-10 unit and one that pushes Penn State to be the ...
Hey, Bob! How good is the Penn State coaching staff, given the new additions?
Tom Allen did a commendable job during his only season as Penn State’s defensive coordinator. The Nittany Lions finished No.
Dan Connor coaching Penn State’s linebackers? The program great did plenty of it in 2024, too
It’s going to be Jim Knowles’ Penn State defense in 2025. And it’s going to be Dan Connor’s Penn State linebacker group this ...
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Philly’s Jim Knowles brings his defensive success to Penn State, saying the Lions are ‘so close to winning it all’
last season under Tom Allen, who’s now with Clemson. The 59-year-old Knowles credits Penn State’s sustained success on defense, despite multiple coordinators in recent years, to coach James ...
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Will Jim Knowles call the Penn State defense from the coaches box or the field?
STATE COLLEGE — Most of the defensive coordinators throughout the James Franklin era at Penn ... Bob Shoop was one exception. And then, Tom Allen became the second last season a couple of ...
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Does Jim Knowles have head coaching aspirations? The new Penn State defensive coordinator’s answer may surprise you
STATE COLLEGE — Jim Knowles will enter his 38th season ... Franklin inarguably got the best option he could to replace Tom Allen. Knowles now teams with fellow coordinators Andy Kotelnicki ...
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Knowles wants to win it all at Penn State
Penn State’s current crop of assistants road with Brent Pry, Manny Diaz and Tom Allen, and they will now ride with Jim Knowles. “Deion and Dex and Terry and Dan, they’ve done a great job ...
What’s on James Franklin’s to-do list between now and the start of Penn State spring drills?
It’s been a busy last few months for Penn State’s football program, and we’re not talking about the finish to the Lions’ 13-3 season in the Orange Bowl. Early Signing Day is done. Penn State’s ...