Just a year ago, things were great for Jim Knowles. He was in charge of the Ohio State football team's defense, turning them into the most fearsome defense in the country. It looked like he was poised to get an extension and stay with the Buckeyes for the foreseeable future.
Then, Knowles decided to leave the Ohio State Buckeyes for Penn State. He decided to work for James Franklin, who was fired in the middle of the season. Knowles' defense played terribly, including against the Buckeyes. Meanwhile, Ohio State replaced him with Matt Patricia, who has made the defense even better.