Ryan Day praises early work of new DC Jim Knowles

Ryan Day was asked about what it’s been like to work with his new DC Jim Knowles in a recent interview. It’s safe to say that the 2 are getting along quite well according to Chase Brown of Eleven Warriors.

Knowles has only been at Ohio State for a short amount of time, but is making a good impression on the players and staff. Day went on to call Knowles the head coach of the defense, and spoke about his methods.

“The idea was for him to be the head coach of the defense,” Day said. “Jim is excellent to work with. I think he’s off to a really good start. The (players) can see how well the scheme is put together, but they still can work on the fundamentals.”

Day on Jim Knowles:

“The idea was for him to be the head coach of the defense,” he said. “Jim is excellent to work with.”

“I think he’s off to a really good start.”

“The (players) can see how well the scheme is put together, but they still can work on the fundamentals.”

— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) August 11, 2022

Perhaps Knowles’ tactics can translate to the football field.