Monte Kiffin Resigns, Effective After Bowl Game

USC assistant football coach Monte Kiffin has resigned effective after the bowl game to pursue opportunities in the NFL.

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) November 30, 2012

Lane Kiffin:"I respect my father’s decision and his desire to return to the NFL. We are very appreciative of the hard work and effort..."

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) November 30, 2012

Kiffin on Monte retiring: "The timing of this allows us to move forward now in the hiring of a new coach." #USC #Trojans

— Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) November 30, 2012

Monte: "Although things didn’t always go as well as we would have liked this year from a defensive and win-loss standpoint..."

— Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) November 30, 201

Monte cont: ''...I will leave USC with the utmost respect for the University, the Trojan Family and, most importantly, the players.''

— Ryan Abraham (@insidetroy) November 30, 2012

Here's the full release on USCTrojans.com.