The former Nebraska player and assistant coach etched a historic role in the NFL and college football. Monte Kiffin passed away at 84 years old Thursday in Oxford.
Ole Miss announced Kiffin's death on Thursday, adding that he was surrounded by family and friends in Oxford. He had been working as a defensive analyst for the Rebels under his son and current head coach Lane Kiffin.in the early 1960s and had a brief professional career with the NFL after being a 15th round selection in 1964.
On behalf of Nebraska Football, our condolences go out to the family of former Husker player and coach Monte Kiffin and to those he impacted through his legendary career.In 1995, Kiffin earned his first nod with the NFL as a defensive coordinator with the New Orleans Saints. One year later, he began his legendary mark with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, concluding a 12 year run from 1996-2008 that featured the Super Bowl XXXVII crown and a Ring of Honor membership with the Bucs.
Aug 9, 2008; Houston, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium. / Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsKiffin was also an all-state selection in high school, aiding Lexington to an undefeated season in 1957 as an offensive and defensive tackle. He pushed the Minutemen to a number one ranking in Class A in football, and averaged nearly 17 points per contest during his senior season of basketball.
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