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."

Former Ohio State defensive coordinator said in an address to Penn State players that the Nittany Lions were 'everything' to him growing up

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles seems to be hitting all the right notes in his first week with the Nittany Lions. Penn State football’s social media account posted a video Tuesday of Knowles, the former Ohio State DC, addressing the PSU team.