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Perhaps Jim Knowles was saving one of Penn State’s best for late August. Knowles, the Nittany Lions’ defensive coordinator, ...
Penn State’s defensive front will be led by two of the premier linemen in the country – tackle Zane Durant and end Dani ...
Knowles, Penn State's first-year DC, recently mentioned two PSU corners in connection with his nickel defensive back position ...
When Penn State’s defense is in a 4-2-5, the expectation is the fifth defensive back will be able to do a little bit of ...
What is usually a nickel corner in most 4-2-5 defenses is a chess piece for Knowles — and should be the key to unlocking the ...
James Franklin called this his best combination of personnel and coaches at Penn State. So let's rank their rooms.
For six of the last seven years, the Big Ten champion has been either Ohio State or Michigan. But during that time, it's ...
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, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions.
Penn State coach James Franklin will never go by “Jim,” but he is a big fan of Jim Knowles. Here’s what Franklin had to say about him during a past press conference.
UNIVERSITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Penn State Football has announced Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator, marking a high-profile addition to the coaching staff. Knowles, who most recently led ...
How does Jim Knowles describe his new Penn State defense? Knowles just led an Ohio State defense that ranked No. 1 nationally, per game, in yards allowed (254 yards) and points allowed (12.9) and ...