Poll: What are your thoughts on hiring Knowles as DC?

[GoVols64]

There's no doubt..Banks couldn't even hold Knowles jock. This like going from a chic that's mid, to a dime.

You may be right, maybe not. Time will tell. Bottom line it's a good hire.

 

[CAVPUT]

There's no doubt..Banks couldn't even hold Knowles jock. This like going from a chic that's mid, to a dime.

 

[SCRocket]

Those 38 who voted we could have done better should name the better DC's we could have gotten. I'd be interested to know.

 

[OmegaVoLL]

Those 38 who voted we could have done better should name the better DC's we could have gotten. I'd be interested to know.

Apparently Jesus himself coordinating our defense.

 

[Manchester Vol]

Jesus loves me.

 

[Alto1]

This I know.

 

[Ratvol]

For the Bible tells me so.

 

[#1HomeGrownUTVOL]

Give an example of a time that you were too stupid to realize that a poster was quoting one of the poll choices because you don’t understand basic English.

I asked a question no reason to be a prick. I understood it the first time I read it. You’re the one that re-typed it.

 

[sonofUT62]

I asked a question no reason to be a prick. I understood it the first time I read it. You’re the one that re-typed it.

Yes and I even used quotation marks. But I was a prick and for that I apologize.

 

[Delmar]

Those 38 who voted we could have done better should name the better DC's we could have gotten. I'd be interested to know.

You have to remember there are at least 38 posters on this site that wouldn’t know a football if it hit them square in the nose.

 

[SCRocket]

You have to remember there are at least 38 posters on this site that wouldn’t know a football if it hit them square in the nose.

True lol.

 

[OLEVOLFAN]

Some of the responses in the other thread reminds me of why I seldom come in to the FF!

There’s just no way to make some happy!

Most of those people don't have a Life and live in they're Mom's Basement, And just think up to post to get a kick out of it.

 

[Fatman Photos]

I think it will be really good once he gets his defense implemented and get the players that are needed to run it

 

[#1fulmerite]

Wish we had a way to pin this thread for three years.

 

[Godfatha]

I think I heard Big Ev who works with that goofy Brandon Walker say OSU fans weren't upset at losing him and he wasnt that good. Maybe that was cope?

Sounds like something snotty OSU fans would say.

 

[Eastknox865]

OK so he was the DC at Ohio state with all the talent in the world. Then he just decides to leave and go to Penn State. Why? And then Penn state is total trash on defense and offense. Now this is a home run hire. Someone please explain

 

[ChrisVFL]

Under Knowles, OSU significantly ramped up defensive recruiting , by mid-2024 they had “a commitment from a composite top-70 prospect at every defensive position group” per recruiting-coverage outlets. The class that included Zion Grady, Tarvos Alford and others was among the highest-rated defensive recruiting hauls for OSU in recent years.

 

[deatojl]

I’m just wondering as well. Who was the better hire that people were hoping for? Knowles was considered the best DC in the country a year ago. I’d love to hear the rationale why he’s not considered a great hire.

Yes, and it wasn't just based on one year either.

 

[Cartervol]

He's a name that has had results. His system however is complicated and takes some time to learn from what i've heard.

 

[deatojl]

OK so he was the DC at Ohio state with all the talent in the world. Then he just decides to leave and go to Penn State. Why? And then Penn state is total trash on defense and offense. Now this is a home run hire. Someone please explain

My understanding is that Ryan Day was wanting to micromanage a bit with the defense. He wasn't offered a contract extension prior to the National Championship game, which made him feel unwanted, then Penn State offered him about $3 million/year to be the highest paid DC in the country, so he left.

 

[norriscraftbasser]

One of VN's greatest qualities is, patience!
So there will be no worries!

 

[deatojl]

Those 38 who voted we could have done better should name the better DC's we could have gotten. I'd be interested to know.

They thought DC was referring to comic books and greatly preferred Batman.

 

[wmcovol]

“Good hire but I think we could have done better “. Could still be an upgrade over Banks.

God takes care of children & idiots

 

[sonofUT62]

God takes care of children & idiots

Catch me up. Or did you just come along, read something you didn’t understand and start running your mouth?

 

[TENNESSEESLIM]

I think it’s a great hire. But I also thought Butch Jones was a good hire. I don’t know s@&*