Monte Kiffin dies at age 84

[bileever]

...Architect of the Tampa 2 defense and mentor to Pete Carroll.

I heard Pete Carroll on the radio today talk about Monte Kiffin and how Kiffin influenced him, both in defensive schematics and coaching philosophy.

Monte Kiffin, longtime NFL defensive coordinator and key architect of 'Tampa 2' scheme, dies at 84

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

www.nfl.com

 

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He was one of Pete’s great mentors. I’d say Kiff and Bud Grant probably influenced Pete more than anyone.

RIP, Monte.