STATE COLLEGE – Why Penn State? Why now? That was the question asked of new PSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles late in his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Pegula Ice Arena. It’s an interesting question,

After Penn State football added Jim Knowles, the defensive coordinator comments on what his aspirations are with the team.

New Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said Tuesday the Nittany Lions are "so close" to winning their first national championship in almost four decades.