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Legendary NFL Coach Monte Kiffin Passes Away at 84 - Remembering a Defensive Mastermind

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Iconic NFL figure Monte Kiffin, known for his 'Tampa 2' defense, passes away at 84. A look back at the legacy of a coaching legend.

Legendary NFL coach Monte Kiffin, the mastermind behind the famous 'Tampa 2' defense, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for his strategic defensive skills, Kiffin left a lasting impact on the football world. His contributions to the sport, especially with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will always be remembered by fans and fellow coaches.

During his career, Monte Kiffin made significant strides in revolutionizing defensive strategies in the NFL. His innovative 'Tampa 2' scheme, a variant of the 'Cover 2' defense devised by Tony Dungy, helped lead the Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl XXXVII. Kiffin's expertise and leadership on the field set a new standard for defensive coaching in the league.

Aside from his NFL success, Monte Kiffin was also known for his family ties to football. As the father of Lane Kiffin, head coach at Ole Miss, the Kiffin name became synonymous with football excellence. Monte's dedication to the game extended beyond his own career, shaping the next generation of coaches through his mentorship and teachings.

In remembrance of Monte Kiffin's legacy, the football community pays tribute to a true defensive genius and coaching icon. His impact on the game will continue to inspire future generations of players and coaches, ensuring that his innovative strategies and passion for the sport remain an integral part of football history.

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Monte Kiffin, Bucs Coaching Legend, Passes Away at 84 (Buccaneers.com)

The Buccaneers organization is in mourning on Thursday at the news that Monte Kiffin, one of the most iconic coaches in NFL history, passed away at the age ...

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Monte Kiffin, distinguished defensive coach and father of Ole Miss ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

Monte Kiffin, a distinguished defensive mind and the father of Lane Kiffin, died on Thursday at 84, Ole Miss football announced.

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Monte Kiffin, longtime NFL defensive coordinator and key architect ... (NFL.com)

Monte Kiffin, longtime NFL defensive coordinator and architect of the "Tampa 2" scheme, died Thursday at the age of 84, the University of Mississippi ...

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Monte Kiffin, legendary assistant who was New Orleans Saints ... (NewOrleansSaints.com)

Monte Kiffin, a revered defensive coach in the NFL and college football who served as the defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints in1995, has died.

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Monte Kiffin dies at 84: Longtime NFL, college coach was ... (CBSSports.com)

Kiffin's "Tampa 2" defense was a variant of Tony Dungy's "Cover 2" that helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl XXXVII. The 2002 Buccaneers' defense is ...

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Longtime NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte ... (WTOK)

Former NCAA and NFL ...

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Monte Kiffin, architect of 'Tampa 2' Super Bowl-winning defense ... (The Albany Herald)

Super Bowl champion Monte Kiffin, 84, has died, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Ole Miss Football announced on Thursday. He passed in Oxford, Miss., ...

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Monte Kiffin Dies at 84; Father of Ole Miss HC Lane Won Super ... (Bleacher Report)

Longtime NFL and college coach Monte Kiffin, the father of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, died on Thursday. He was 84. Kiffin most famously served as the…

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Former USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin dies at 84 (Los Angeles Times)

Former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant coach Monte Kiffin, whose Tampa Bay defenses routinely ranked among the league's best, ...

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Legendary Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin dies at 84 (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

Iconic former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has died at age 84, the team confirmed Thursday.

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Bucs confirm that longtime coach Monte Kiffin dies at 84 (Bay News 9)

TAMPA, Fla. — Monte Kiffin, a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor and an assistant coach for their first Super Bowl-winning team, has died at ...

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Former Florida Atlantic football coach Monte Kiffin dies at 84 (Palm Beach Post)

Kiffin, 84, died surrounded by family in Oxford, Mississippi according to a social media post from the official Ole Miss football social media account.

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Longtime NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte ... (FOXSports.com)

Monte Kiffin, who spent 13 seasons as defensive coordinator of the Bucs, died peacefully on Thursday surrounded by family and friends.

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Monte Kiffin, NFL defensive mastermind and Super Bowl-winning ... (NBC News)

Monte Kiffin, the longtime NFL and college assistant coach whose Tampa Bay defenses routinely ranked among the league's best, died Thursday.

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Coaching legend, former Cowboys DC Monte Kiffin passes away (DallasCowboys.com)

Monte Kiffin, who coached over 30 years in the NFL, including two seasons with the Cowboys, passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday.

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Remembering Monte Kiffin: Legendary NFL assistant, father of Lane ... (CBSSports.com)

Kiffin may be renowned as an NFL coach, but he left an equally impressive impact on the college game.

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Monte Kiffin, legendary coach and Lane Kiffin's father, dies at 84 ... (Oxford Eagle)

Monte Kiffin, 84, died in Oxford surrounded by family and friends, according to Ole Miss Athletics that announced Kiffin's death on its social media sites ...

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NC State Football Mourns the Loss of Former Head Coach Monte ... (NC State Athletics)

There was no one quite like Monte Kiffin. Hired 40 years ago as NC State's head football coach, Kiffin passed away on Thursday at the age of 84 in Oxford, ...

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Buccaneers remember legendary former coach Monte Kiffin (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

Even at 84 years old, the news of Monte Kiffin's passing still came as a surprise all the same to those that called him a friend.

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