Monte Kiffin passed away

[Volador]

I liked Monte's daughter in law. Pretty woman.

Bye Monte. You knew your job.

 

[Firebirdparts]

He was the only reason I felt optimistic when we hired Lane. Condolences to the family.

It wasn't just you. Lane's backwards career (starting at NFL first) was somehow because of Monte, but I'll never know what that was all about. RIP.

 

[adam.vol]

He was the only reason I felt optimistic when we hired Lane. Condolences to the family.

He got his son a job and even helped him with it. I hope that someday I’m lucky enough to do the same for my child. I really think we could have won something if Lane has been mature enough to keep the job. But that’s our fault as much as his - we hired him before he was ready.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Monte Kiffin loved Tennessee. He was really pissed at LANE for his monumental blunder. RIP Monte Kiffin, a football genius and a classy guy.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I read an article where Monte said that he really regretted leaving Knoxville. That he loved it in East Tennessee and made several good friends. His words were slanted towards Lane and that it was a mistake they left.

He practically begged Lane, "Don't do this to these people!"

 

[Franklin_Vol09]

My father and Monte were born in the same year. My dad was a basketball and football coach for 40 years in metro Nashville and I grew up in a gym or a football field. He died in 2022 and was my (and still is) my hero. I can definitely understand and feel the pain that Lane has and dont wish it on anyone. I pray for peace for him and his family.

 

[Wrangler95]

Prayers for his family!

 

[OldandStillaVol]

Prayers to the family. I briefly met Monte when I was a grad student and he was head football coach at NC State. He agreed to participate in a fun contest to benefit the Ag School. Seemed like a good, down to earth man. RIP.

 

[BigALWiLson]

RIP Monte

 

[lukeneyland]

Hell of a coach. Sorry to see him go. I remember being so excited to get him way back in 2009. Damnit where did 15 years go.

 

[lukeneyland]

Prayers to the family. I briefly met Monte when I was a grad student and he was head football coach at NC State. He agreed to participate in a fun contest to benefit the Ag School. Seemed like a good, down to earth man. RIP.

He always seemed like a good guy from what I remember

 

[HoptownVol]

Hate to hear that, Monte was one a kind.

 

[LA vol7]

His wikipedia page has him in Tennessee Orange

 

[hardyemt_p]

Prayers, he and his wife loved Knoxville

 

[Score50]

I liked Monte a lot more than his son. Monte had class. His son doesn’t have any class. Only thing I fault Monte for is not busting Lane’s ass more. He would have taught him how to treat people. Rest in peace Monte.

 

[alaVOL]

It was truly a treat to watch Monte interact with the players. They seemed to love him and his enthusiasm for the game despite his age.

 

[first time caller]

He was definitely up there in years, so no surprise. Still sad.

Monte Kiffin Dies at 84; Father of Ole Miss HC Lane Won Super Bowl 37 as Bucs DC

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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Not your best opening sentence.

 

[VFL 89]

RIP Monte! You were one of the good ones. Thanks for all you contributed to the sport of football. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

RIP Monte! You were one of the good ones. Thanks for all you contributed to the sport of football. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Only documented failure was raising Lane with low moral character.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

 

[norrislakevol]

I really liked Monte. Great coach and quite a character. Rest in peace sir, you will always have my respect.

 

[BigBadVol]

I read an article where Monte said that he really regretted leaving Knoxville. That he loved it in East Tennessee and made several good friends. His words were slanted towards Lane and that it was a mistake they left.

I also remember this.

 

[BigBadVol]

That some of you still hold a grudge against Lane after 16 years says a lot more about your character than it does about Lane’s. It’s disturbingly immature.

 

[JCHateSteve]

RIP Monte.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Not your best opening sentence.

Just pointing out that it's not a shocking or accidental death. No need to be sensitive about it.