Knowles wasn't just taking off for anywhere, either. He was leaving to accept the same job with the Penn State Nittany Lions — a Big Ten Conference rival. While at face value th

Knowles will make Penn State's defense one of the best in the country, but his addition might help the offense too.

Jim Knowles, Penn State's new defensive coordinator, brought his Penn State football history and some Philly ethos to his first meeting with the Nittany Lions. Knowles, whom Penn State hired away from Ohio State, introduced himself to the team this week, telling players and fellow coaches, "This is where I want to be."