PHILADELPHIA – Temple University announced today that Larry Knight has joined the football staff as defensive quality control/recruiting. In that role he will work with the defensive staff breaking down film as well as assist with the program's recruiting efforts.
Knight spent the 2015-16 seasons as Georgia State's outside linebackers coach. He was part of a GSU staff that coached the most improved defense in the FBS in 2015. Georgia State led the nation by allowing 15 points fewer per game than in 2014. The Panthers finished in the top four in the Sun Belt in scoring defense (28.