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Husker alumni Monte Kiffin honored at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Monte Kiffin, father of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, received the Hall of Fame’s Award of Excellence for his career as a defensive coordinator in the NFL.

A long-time football coach and Husker alum earned a reward from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in late June. Monte Kiffin, father of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, received the Hall of Fame’s Award of Excellence for his career as a defensive coordinator in the NFL.

Kiffin coached in the NFL from 1983 to 2016, making numerous stops across the league. He is known for his main tenure as defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers between 1996 and 2008.

There, he helped lead the Buccaneers to become a threatening defense that allowed the fewest points per game (17.5) while ranking second in both yards allowed per game (286.8) and total takeaways (293) during his reign.

He helped architect the iconic “Tampa 2” defense that revolutionized the NFL. This defense culminated in the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl XXXVII win, which saw three Tampa Bay pick-sixes. Kiffin’s time with the Buccaneers helped him become a member of Tampa Bay’s Ring of Honor.

Kiffin also coached as the defensive coordinator for Nebraska from 1969 to 1976, helping the Huskers to the 1970 and 1971 national championships. He also played for Nebraska from 1959 to 1963 as a defensive and offensive lineman.

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Looking back at the career of Ndamukong Suh

Former Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was named the 2024 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class on Thursday, June 27. 

Former Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was named the 2024 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class on Thursday, June 27. Suh played for Nebraska from 2005-2009.

His 2009 season is one of the great individual seasons in Nebraska football history. In 14 games, he recorded 85 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, and 12.0 sacks.

Suh finished in fourth place for the Heisman Trophy and was named the AP Player of the Year for 2009. To this date, he is the only defensive player to have won the award.

2024 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class

  • Jordan Hooper, Women’s Basketball (2011-14)
  • Carl Myerscough, Track & Field (2000-04)
  • Virginia Stahr, Volleyball (1986-89)
  • Ndamukong Suh, Football (2005-09)
  • Mary Weatherholt, Women’s Tennis (2009-13)
  • Emily Wong, Women’s Gymnastics (2011-14)

The 2024 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class will be inducted in a ceremony on Friday, October 4. Below is a brief photo gallery of Ndamukong Suh’s Nebraska career.

Ndamukong Suh named to 2024 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class

The Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame announced the inductees for its 2024 class on Thursday afternoon.

The Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame announced the inductees for its 2024 class on Thursday afternoon. Leading the group is star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

Suh earns his induction following 13 seasons on the professional level. He started his career with the Detroit Lions as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He won the 2010 NFL Rookie of the Year and was a five-time Pro Bowl selection in his career.

Suh played 199 games and delivered 600 total tackles, 71.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one interception. Suh also won Super Bowl 55 with the Buccaneers, leading Tampa Bay to its first championship since 2002.

At Nebraska, Suh holds the distinction of being the only defensive player to be named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. He won the award as a senior in 2009 when he was also a Heisman Trophy finalist.

Suh also won the Outland Trophy, the Lombardi Award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and the Chuck Bednarik Award in 2009. He also earned first-team All-American and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Suh totaled 215 tackles in his career at Nebraska, with 57 tackles for loss and 24 sacks. He ranks second all-time at Nebraska in tackles for loss and fourth in sacks. In his senior season, Suh led Nebraska with 85 tackles, along with 24 TFLs, 12 sacks, 10 pass breakups, and three blocked kicks.

Suh’s No. 93 jersey is retired at Nebraska, and he is a member of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Suh joins the class alongside other stellar alumni, including Jordan Hooper, Carl Myerscough, Virginia Stahr, Mary Weatherholt, and Emily Wong.

 

Former Husker quarterback named to Nebraska Football Hall of Fame

A former Husker quarterback has been named to the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

A former Husker quarterback has been named to the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Taylor Martinez had a record-setting career for the Cornhuskers from 2009-2013.

During that time, he would throw for 7,258 yards with 56 touchdowns and 29 interceptions. He would run for 2,975 yards and 31 touchdowns.

As a freshman, Martinez would win the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year award and was also a First-team All-Big Ten selection as a junior.

An injury during his senior season prevented him from playing significant snaps. He would sign with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 as an undrafted rookie free agent.

Reports had stated that Martinez would be converted into a wide receiver or cornerback. However, he would fail his physical and would see his contract voided days later.

Find a photo gallery of Taylor Martinez’s Nebraska career below.