Monte Kiffin
American football coach and coordinator
Born
1940
85 years ago
Died
July 11th, 2024
1 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Served as a prominent American football coach for several decades, specializing in defensive strategies. Worked as a defensive coordinator for the University of Southern California, contributing to the team's success during the early 2000s, including winning two national championships. Also held coaching positions with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL, where the team achieved a Super Bowl victory in 2003. His career spanned various levels of football, including college and professional leagues, noted for developing several players who advanced to the NFL.
Coached USC to two national championships
Led Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl XXXVII victory
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