 since ERA became an official stat in 1913. The football world is mourning the loss of one of the sport's great defensive minds. Monty Kiffin died today, surrounded by friends and family, including his son Lane Kiffin, for whom he worked at Ole Miss the last four years. Monty Kiffin made his name as the coordinator for the great Bucs defense that won the franchise's first Super Bowl after the 2002 season. Monty Kiffin was 84.