‘That's been the natural reaction' – Vols insider addresses whether Jim Knowles deserves blame for the Chaz Coleman situation

One of the big reasons why the Tennessee Volunteers landed Penn State Nittany Lions transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman this offseason was because of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.
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Matt Patricia's OSU defense looks very different than Jim Knowles, especially in recruiting

Matt Patricia's defense has been marked by an increase in multi-positional players on the recruiting trail.
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Jim Knowles negotiating Penn State buyout, expected to land at Tennessee

Jim Knowles, one of college football's top defensive coordinators, is reportedly on the move. According to multiple reports, Knowles is "negotiating his buyout" at Penn State and is expected to fill the vacant defensive coordinator spot at Tennessee.
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Why Jim Knowles can be a difference maker for Penn State in big games

There are plenty of reasons to add a defensive coordinator like Jim Knowles to a college football staff. He’s arguably the best at that job in the sport. Knowles, who took on the Ducks twice last year when he was at Ohio State, is uniquely equipped to ...
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From Hottest Hire to Question Mark: Should Penn State Bring Jim Knowles Back Next Season?

This January, Penn State Football shocked the entire college football world. Head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions hired former Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles. This came as such as shock because Knowles was highly touted as one of ...
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Penn State’s Jim Knowles on the Lions’ defensive issues, and the job he’s done to date

Penn State’s defense has looked good, really good, in the first three games. The No. 2 Nittany Lions were overwhelming favorites against Nevada, Florida International and Villanova at home. They will not be huge favorites vs. unbeaten Oregon on Sept.
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Payton Pierce Said He Talked to Matt Patricia More in First Two Days Than He Talked to Jim Knowles In An Entire Year

There have been plenty of subtle hints from Ohio State defenders throughout the year that they have a better relationship with new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia than old defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, but Wednesday’s interview sessions at the ...
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Does James Franklin Have Buyer’s Remorse From the Jim Knowles Hire?

Those comments were measured and deliberate, and throwing shade toward new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, the same coach who helped Ohio State win a national championship just last season before coming to Happy Valley. Franklin also delivered a telling comparison when asked about execution: “If you’re making mistakes at linebacker and can’t run the defense, then it’s hard to ...
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Nittany Nation: Jim Knowles, James Franklin discuss upcoming ‘White Out’ matchup during bye week

(WHTM) — Penn State is developing its plan of attack during its bye week to prepare for its White Out matchup with Oregon next week. Penn State has the weekend off this week, but this does not mean the Nittany Lions aren’t working hard to prepare for ...