Jim Knowles said that growing up in Philadelphia he "dreamed" of being at Penn State. Now the Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator, Knowles said his new dream is helping Penn State capture its first national championship in almost four decades.
"I see it as so close," Knowles said Tuesday, his first comments since leaving his post as Ohio State's defensive coordinator last month following the Buckeyes' dominant playoff run to the national title. "I think I can help. I think I can be of service."
Knowles arrived at Penn State after coordinating the top defense in the country, as Ohio State led the nation in a multitude of categories, including scoring defense, allowing just 12.