How Penn State’s hire of a new defensive coordinator shows it’s all in on football
Penn State has made a massive splash by hiring Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to take the same job with the Nittany Lions. He replaces Tom Allen, who left PSU to become Clemson’s defensive coordinator. Here are three thoughts on what Penn State hiring Knowles means moving forward.
Clemson hires Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to run Dabo Swinney’s defense
Clemson has hired Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen for the same role with the Tigers. The move was finalized Tuesday by the school’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
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As Franklin said before hiring Allen last year, Penn State's defense is not in rebuild mode. The program is about winning now, which the returns of Drew Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki have foreshadowed. Franklin is chasing hardware next season, and the defensive coordinator hire will reflect that.
Here's what you need to know about Penn State's new defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles
The Nittany Lions reportedly made the former Ohio State assistant college football's highest-paid defensive coordinator.
Penn State swipes Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on record contract
Ohio State’s defensive coordinator is celebrating winning a national championship with a new contract — from one of their rivals.
Jim Knowles contract: New Penn State defensive coordinator can eclipse $4 million with lucrative bonuses
Already boasting the largest salary among college football assistants, Knowles' contract allows him to hit astronomical numbers
Penn State lures defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Jim Knowles replaces Tom Allen, who left to take the same job with Clemson after Penn State fell to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaves for Penn State
Penn State announced Monday it had hired Jim Knowles as its defensive coordinator. According to multiple reports, Knowles reached a three-year contract with an average annual salary of $3.1 million. Knowles is a Philadelphia native. In a statement, Knowles said he was "excited for this opportunity" to join the Nittany Lions' program.
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Penn State football | Nittany Lions hire former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles
Penn State football coach James Franklin announced the hiring of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator Monday morning. Knowles reportedly will earn $3.1 million annually over three years to become the highest-paid coordinator in college football history.
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Clemson closing in on Penn State assistant as new defensive coordinator, reports say
Clemson and Dabo Swinney appear to have their new defensive coordinator. The Tigers are “working toward a deal” to hire current Penn State DC Tom Allen away from the Nittany Lions and into ...
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Clemson hires Penn State’s Tom Allen as new defensive coordinator
He is obviously coming off of a great year as the defensive coordinator at Penn State, and we’re excited to welcome him as our defensive coordinator here at Clemson.” ...
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Why Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen left for Clemson
Penn State has officially lost its defensive coordinator. Tom Allen, after one just season with the Nittany Lions, was formally named Clemson’s new defensive coordinator on Tuesday ...