Penn State DC Jim Knowles on his time growing up in Philly

DC Jim Knowles: Dream to help Penn State to national title
New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said Tuesday the Nittany Lions are "so close" to winning their first national championship in almost four decades.
Penn State DC Jim Knowles on his time growing up in Philly: ‘I was a guttersnipe’
Loved Penn State football, never made it to Penn State. Knowles did play football at St. Joseph’s Prep, and now he’s the Lions’ DC. “State College could have been California, when you lived in Philly,” Knowles cracked at one point during his 30-minute introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon inside Pegula Ice Arena.
Why does everyone play so hard for Jim Knowles? Those closest to Penn State’s new DC understand
Former NFL MVP Rich Gannon, who’s known Knowles since high school, told the CDT: “He didn’t have an enemy. Everybody just loved him.”
Jim Knowles Praises James Franklin's 'Defensive Culture' at Penn State
In a new interview, Penn State's defensive coordinator says he's going to build the No. 1 defense with the Nittany Lions.
Jim Knowles on Penn State’s 2025 potential, and what he can do for the Lions’ defense
STATE COLLEGE – Why Penn State? Why now? That was the question asked of new PSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles late in his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Pegula Ice Arena. It’s an interesting question,
How Ryan Day 'interference' led to Jim Knowles bolting for Penn State
Knowles is now heading to Penn State, where he should have more freedom to run the type of scheme that he wants. He is also the highest-paid assistant coach in college football with a deal averaging $3.1 million, and that number can be even higher when incentives come into play. Jim Knowles leaving for Penn State now makes a lot more sense.
Penn State solidifies all-in approach with hiring DC Jim Knowles from Big Ten rival
Knowles will make Penn State's defense one of the best in the country, but his addition might help the offense too.
Jim Knowles explains why he left Ohio State to join Penn State
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State’s defensive coordinator in a Tuesday press conference, a little more than a week after news broke that he was leaving Ohio State. Knowles joining Penn State is a big move for both parties.
Why did Jim Knowles leave Ohio State football for Penn State? Here’s what he said
Jim Knowles was introduced as Penn State's defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Here's what he said about leaving Ohio State football.
Former Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles answers why he left for PSU
Former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said he was grateful for his three years at OSU, but the pull of his home state lured him away.
Jim Knowles Has Message For Ryan Day After Leaving For Penn State
Penn State made a major coaching hire this month when it poached defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Knowles, 59, spent two years in Columbus, and his defense played a major role in Ohio State winning its first national championship in a decade this
Why Jim Knowles walked: Philosophical clash at Ohio State leads to fresh start, historic payday at Penn State
Jim Knowles' defense is not static and is certainly malleable to suggestions, but even a veteran coach has a breaking point ...
J.T. Tuimoloau calls playing for Jim Knowles a 'blessing'
J.T. Tuimoloau is one of the best Ohio State football defensive players, and he's still clearly a fan of former defensive ...
Mailbox: Is Jim Knowles just a 'gunslinger', or is there more to him leaving Ohio State?
To John: Nobody in the Ohio State program is talking, but there's something very odd about Knowles' departure. Leaving to be ...
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Jim Knowles introductory press conference: Live updates
Penn State football made a splash on the national college football landscape when it filled its vacant defensive coordinator ...
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Dark Days for Big 12 and ACC as Jim Knowles' Penn State Move Sets Off Ominous Domino Effect Amid $250M Loss Controversy
NIL money and overflowing coffers dominate college football headlines these days. The post Dark Days for Big 12 and ACC as ...
Chip Kelly follows Jim Knowles out the door, and Ohio State football will be just fine
Winning means losing. Ohio State captured the CFP title and quickly saw offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive ...
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Jim Knowles Leaks Ryan Day's Secret Championship Recipe to James Franklin After Confirming Deep Penn State Connection
The Big Ten is turning into a real-life Lion King saga. The post Jim Knowles Leaks Ryan Day's Secret Championship Recipe to ...