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PSU all in with hiring of Knowles

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State. Of course, money helped. Franklin has often talked about being “aligned” with Penn State’s administration, specifically Athletic Director Pat Kraft, President Neeli Bendapudi and the Board of Trustees’ core leadership. And it’s clear the Nittany Lions’ leadership is all in —at just about any cost. With a three-year, $9.3 million contact, Knowles ...

Lions losing continues

The Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tre Donaldson scored seven of his career-high 21 points during a game-closing 9-0 run and Michigan edged Penn State 76-72 on Monday night. Michigan grabbed three offensive rebounds on one possession midway through the second half before Rubin Jones sank a 3-pointer to extend its lead to 55-47. Penn State had a 70-67 lead with 3:12 remaining before missing its final four shots. Donaldson began his personal 7-0 run with a jumper from the free-throw line and Danny Wolf blocked a Penn State shot in the paint at the other end. Donaldson ...

Penn State confirms hiring of new defensive coordinator

Franklin welcomes Knowles with $3.1 million salary From Mirror reports Penn State this morning confirmed the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who most recently coached at rival Ohio State. “Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the commonwealth of ...

Hoops Du Jour

Men: Penn State at Michigan Tipoff: 6:30 p.m., Crisler Arena, Ann Arbour, Mich. Records: Penn State (13-7, Big Ten 3-6); Michigan (14-5, Big Ten 6-2) TV: Big Ten Network Radio: Penn State Sports Network Satellite: Sirius XM Ch. 380 & 970 Notable: Penn State is coming off a one-point loss at Iowa, while Michigan is coming off a 27-point loss at Purdue. ... Penn State is 1-5 in its last six games. Michigan is 4-2. ... Penn State has won just three times ever at Michigan. ... Dusty May is in his first year as Michigan’s coach. He was the head coach at Florida Atlantic before ...

Lady Lions fail to secure victory

From Mirror, wire reports UNIVERSITY PARK — Despite wielding a double-digit advantage with just over six minutes to play, the Penn State women’s basketball team dropped a 77-73 decision to Rutgers on Sunday afternoon from the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State fell to 10-11 overall and 1-9 against Big Ten Conference competition. Rutgers improved to 9-12 overall and secured its first B1G victory, moving to 1-9. The Lady Lions were effective from 3-point territory, connecting on 53% of their long-range attempts. PSU managed to out-shoot their opponents from the field as ...

Report: Nittany Lions lure Ohio State DC

Penn State is making a national splash with the reported hiring of Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Knowles will reportedly become the highest paid assistant coach in college football with a three-year deal worth $3.1 annually. Neither Penn State, Ohio State or Knowles confirmed ...