Jim Knowles, a native of Philadelphia who attended St. Joseph's Prep, is a 37-year college football coaching veteran and brings 17 years of experience as a defensive coordinator.

5 days ago · Knowles was the head coach at his alma mater, Cornell, from 2004-09 and helped the Big Red post three consecutive .500-or-better seasons for the first time in 14 years.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Playing career; 1983–1986: Cornell: Position(s) Defensive end: Coaching career (HC unless noted) 1988: Cornell (DL) 1989–1994: Cornell (RB) 1995–1996: …

The 59-year-old was raised in Philadelphia and graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep in 1983. Knowles was an All-Catholic League linebacker at St. Joseph’s Prep, where he also wrestled …

4 days ago · Penn State has lured Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have hired Knowles to serve as their defensive coordinator. ... The hiring is a homecoming of sorts …

3 days ago · — This week, Jim Knowles stood at the front of the meeting room and told Penn State’s players this is where he wants to be. ... Knowles was a linebacker at Philadelphia’s St. …

6 days ago · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Aug. 3, 2023. Photo courtesy of Ohio State Athletics. By. ... who is also a native of Philadelphia. He inherits a defense oozing …

5 days ago · It’ll be a three-year deal for Jim Knowles at Penn State. He’ll make about $3.1 million per year, per source. ... Knowles, a Philadelphia native who played linebacker at St. Joseph's …

3 days ago · Jim Knowles made a move few have in the course of ... Knowles spoke of the role Penn State football had in his childhood growing up in Philadelphia and repeatedly referred to …

5 days ago · Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has signed a deal to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State, it was announced Monday. Knowles has a three-year …