Legendary Coach Monte Kiffin Passes Away at 84: Pioneer of the 'Tampa 2' Defense in NFL and College Football
Sports | July 11, 2024, 6:23 p.m.
Monte Kiffin, the innovative defensive coordinator known for the famed "Tampa 2" defense, passed away at 84. His coaching career spanned back to 1966, and he last worked as a player personnel analyst at Ole Miss. Kiffin's defense led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory and featured future Hall of Famers like Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks. Kiffin's keen eye for talent also helped launch the coaching careers of NFL head coaches like Mike Tomlin. His impact on the game was recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this year. Survived by his sons Lane, the coach at Ole Miss, and Chris, a coach for the Houston Texans, Kiffin leaves behind a lasting legacy in football. Rest in peace to a legend who forever changed the game.