Jonathan Bachman/Getty Pictures
Ole Miss head soccer coach Lane Kiffin is coping with the lack of his father, legendary coach Monte Kiffin.
Monte Kiffin handed away Thursday on the age of 84. Throughout his practically 60 years as a coach, Kiffin gained two two nationwide championships because the defensive coordinator at Nebraska within the Seventies and a Tremendous Bowl operating the protection for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002.
For the final 4 seasons, he served as a participant personnel analyst for his son with the Rebels.
“Monte Kiffin, 84, peacefully handed away as we speak in Oxford surrounded by household and buddies,” Ole Miss Soccer mentioned in a press release this night. “As his grandson Knox mentioned, he’s freed from ache and smiling down on us from above. Please maintain the Kiffin household in your ideas and prayers throughout this time.”
Ole Miss followers and different across the soccer world have been providing up their prayers and condolences for Lane Kiffin and his household.
“Prayers from VolNation. Coach Kiffin was an absolute legend. Relaxation straightforward, coach,” mentioned one Tennessee fan.
“Sending our prayers. Your father was one in all a sort,” an Alabama fan added.
“RIP Coach Kiffin. Actually going to overlook you. Prayers to the Kiffin Household,” mentioned Jovan Haye, one in all Monte Kiffin’s former gamers in Tampa Bay.
“Prayers. What an awesome honor for individuals who knew him and beloved him. I missed out,” mentioned an Ole Miss fan.
“I am so sorry in your loss @Lane_Kiffin. Might be pondering of you and your loved ones,” a Texas fan chimed in.
We might additionally like to increase our condolences to the Kiffin household.
Relaxation in peace, Monte.
Associated: Lane Kiffin’s Father, Legendary Soccer Coach Monte Kiffin, Has Handed Away At 84
