The Trojans were ranked 1 in both major polls at the start of the season, but a lackluster season including a. In , Kiffin coached the Trojans to a 10—2 record 7—2 in the Pac , despite being ineligible for post-season play for the second consecutive season. That was not my intention. Along with these duties, Kiffin continued as the wide receivers coach. In a statement released by the University of Tennessee, Kiffin wrote, «In my enthusiasm for our recruiting class, I made some statements that were meant solely to excite those at the breakfast. FAU Football. Monte resigned as the defensive coordinator on Lane’s staff at USC and was hired for the same position with the Dallas Cowboys.