Overview
- Monte Kiffin, former defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, passed away surrounded by family in Oxford, Mississippi.
- Kiffin's 'Tampa 2' defense was pivotal in the Buccaneers' Super Bowl XXXVII victory in 2002.
- He spent over 50 years coaching, including stints with eight NFL teams and seven universities.
- Kiffin's defenses consistently ranked among the top in the NFL, setting records for fewest points and yards allowed.
- He was inducted into the Buccaneers' Ring of Honor in 2021 and received the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Award of Excellence in 2024.