Why Jim Knowles isn’t holding his breath on every play this season: Ohio State defense quick hits

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles addressed the media on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some tidbits from his presser.

This year, the secondary’s talent, and depth, has given defensive coordinator Jim Knowles room to breathe — literally.

Ohio State’s much-improved secondary, both in talent and depth, providing tangible impact: Quick HitsWill Ohio State football’s injured defensive starters return against Michigan State? On his reaction to the fourth down trick play at Rutgers: “There’s no tipping of the cap, or if you do it, you do it while you’re gnashing your teeth.”

Knowles said that he’s not concerned with statistics as it relates to the run game, but he’s more focused on play-by-play growth.

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