The Ohio State Buckeyes have made their first move, as Ryan Day has announced that Jim Knowles will be the next defensive coordinator at Ohio State starting on Jan. 2. In this two-part series, my fellow LGHL’er Jordan Williams and I will be breaking down what to expect from Knowles when he gets to Ohio State. Knowles has a track record of having an immediate impact on the programs he has coached at, and brings an aggressive coaching style along with him.
When you look at a Knowles’ defense, you can see discipline, physicality, and variety — which are all aspects we expect from an Ohio State defense.