Jim Knowles, James Franklin

What a Big Ten coach said about Jim Knowles missing Ohio State football’s celebration: Buckeye Breakfast
Jim Knowles did not attend Ohio State football's championship celebration before leaving for Penn State. One Big Ten coach came to Knowles' defense.
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 a long time coming for Knowles to come to Penn State.
Jim Knowles shares relationship with James Franklin, excitement to work with him
New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has made his way to Happy Valley. Now, he’s excited to work alongside head coach James Franklin to get Penn State to the next level as a program. In his introductory press conference,
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.
Penn State's James Franklin Details the 'Twisting' Process of Hiring Jim Knowles
Franklin and Knowles previously had discussed a job at Penn State. An early morning call two days after Ohio State's national championship began the process.
James Franklin explains how Penn State football hired Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State's James Franklin explained, for the first time, of hiring away top defensive coordinator Jim Knowles from Ohio State.
James Franklin speaks on how Penn State lured Jim Knowles from Ohio State
Knowles had options, and Penn State had to open up the checkbook to get the well-regarded coach to Happy Valley.
Penn State coaching: How did James Franklin land Jim Knowles? How will he replace Ja’Juan Seider?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the days after the Orange Bowl, Penn State’s players gathered on campus for a team meeting. At that ...
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Ohio State reportedly interviewed former NFL head coach, Super Bowl-winning DC for Jim Knowles’ replacement
This would be yet another major hire for Ryan Day and Ohio State to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator.
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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’
As he grew up in North Philadelphia, Jim Knowles recalls, the family television had only three channels. On Sundays, ...
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What can Jim Knowles do for Penn State football? 4 things we learned about Lions' new DC
New Penn State football defensive leader Jim Knowles has only been on the job for a week ... Landing Knowles as ...
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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 ...
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New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles wants to push Penn State over the top [opinion]
Jim Knowles was the defensive coordinator the last three seasons ... The 59-year-old Philadelphia native praised Ohio ...
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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day drove Jim Knowles to leave for Penn State this offseason
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day was the impetus for Jim Knowles’ exodus from Columbus this offseason. Knowles reportedly didn’t appreciate Day’s hands-on approach defensively and ...