ND Defensive Coordinator search- 2025

[Hautian Domer]

 

[Giddyup]

Well then….psu just stepped up

 

[NDRock]

Well then….psu just stepped up

Yeah. big 10 not afraid to throw the money around.

 

[NDMD]

I'm overall okay with this. PSU still has Little Game James running the show, won't have continuity of scheme, and it hurts OSU

 

[Plankton]

That's a big hit for Ohio State to take.

 

[Bane]

I'm overall okay with this. PSU still has Little Game James running the show, won't have continuity of scheme, and it hurts OSU

More less where I'm at with this. It took a year or two for Knowles scheme to really start clicking with OSU, in the meantime, this is a huge loss for OSU. They may still yet lose their OC to the NFL too.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

PSU lost their best player on both sides of the ball. They bring pieces back but they still have a QB who lacks composure. I think this is a very bad move for Knowles but we'll see.

 

[thekid33]

Penn State should put a clause in Knowles contract that allows him to lock Franklin in a closet on game days.

 

[irishnd31]

Should have got him a hockey ticket…

 

[Dale]

The IU DC turning down PSU but the OSU saying yes?

Knowles must hate Day/LJ

 

[jpachuta33]

The talk here in Ohio is that they want Jim Leonard as their next DC…

 

[calvegas04]

The talk here in Ohio is that they want Jim Leonard as their next DC…

That leaves us with Mickens

 

[NDFAN2008]

What happened to ND stepping up their game and money and resources wouldn’t be a problem

 

[Terry Jillery]

Penn state has about the best opportunity they’ve had in decades to win a championship. They are sparing nothing to see if they can get it. We should be doing the same.

 

[Dale]

What happened to ND stepping up their game and money and resources wouldn’t be a problem

Knowles can’t develop DTs

 

[Irish du Nord]

Knowles can’t develop DTs

Certainly not with Ty Chan in the portal!

 

[rtrn2glory]

Ohio St will get him then since he doesn't like to recruit. He'll get the best dudes without even having to recruit

 

[InKellyWeTrust]

Penn state has about the best opportunity they’ve had in decades to win a championship. They are sparing nothing to see if they can get it. We should be doing the same.

Be honest with yourself. Do you think Drew Allar can lead a team coached by James Franklin to a national title?

 

[Meatloaf]

The IU DC turning down PSU but the OSU saying yes?

Knowles must hate Day/LJ

He’s a St. Joe’s Prep grad from Philly, I’m sure that had something to do with it.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

He’s a St. Joe’s Prep grad from Philly, I’m sure that had something to do with it.

Money talks because on paper this is trading in a Mercedes for an Acura in terms of defensive personnel.

 

[Bane]

Penn state has about the best opportunity they’ve had in decades to win a championship. They are sparing nothing to see if they can get it. We should be doing the same.

And yet Drew Allar and James Franklin are still there so...

 

[Dale]

Knowles will change the PSU scheme quite a bit. Will be interesting to track a “must win” season on offense paired with a scheme change on defense. Someone with a more basic scheme might have been safer if you’re thinking short term.

 

[Dale]

Waited till Sunday so any OSU players worried about the move would be too late to enter the portal till end of spring. Day probably already knew and the decision making mode of the last few days was fake.

 

[IrishSpartan]

Weird thought but would OSU go after Mickens?

 

[NDohio]

Waited till Sunday so any OSU players worried about the move would be too late to enter the portal till end of spring. Day probably already knew and the decision making mode of the last few days was fake.

Why would Penn State hold back their announcement?

 

[NDpendent]

That leaves us with Mickens

Why? You shouldnt have the OSU mentality that they get anyone they want. If you were Leonard would you rather have MFMF as your boss or Day

 

[FDNYIrish1]

3.5 million per can buy a lot of fiancé’s

 

[Dale]

Why would Penn State hold back their announcement?

Judging by the salary they are giving and have already exhausted other candidates, what leverage would they have otherwise?

 

[Bane]

That leaves us with Mickens

Right, just like Freeman would never pick ND over LSU. Certainly we couldn't pluck the Broyles winner from LSU as our OC either. I mean, we might not end up with Leonard, but it's a little early to just act like we can't pull someone if we want them.

 

[PNW Irishman]

Knowles will change the PSU scheme quite a bit. Will be interesting to track a “must win” season on offense paired with a scheme change on defense. Someone with a more basic scheme might have been safer if you’re thinking short term.

When he got hired at osu the small glimmer of hope we had leading up to the opener was that his defense takes a lot of time for players to learn and adjust to. Idk if he’s the best win now option.