Steve McNair was born in Mount Olive, MS. Steve McNair weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing. Rarely acknowledged by those questioning McNair: his teammates were at a lower level, too. 75. McNair's career at FCS Alcorn State was an anomaly. George Blanda Top-5 all-time players: North Dakota State | Montana | Eastern Washington | Harvard| Yale | Villanova | Delaware On the final day of Black History Month, NLE Choppa looks back at how Steve McNair changed the Titans, the NFL, and the future for Black quarterbacks. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. - Stats - Collection Summary. Meanwhile,Lance played one full season, going undefeated over 16 games. McNair had 2,733 completions in 4,544 attempts for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. 62. Both all-time greats. Following the Titans bye week Neil O'Donnell started against his former team but after ODonnell threw three picks he was sacked out of the game in the final four minutes. Trent Green NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [24], In July 2012, McNair was named the 35th greatest quarterback of the NFL's post-merger era, according to Football Nation. We still need to see him do it for another five years or so before he even sniffs the GOAT conversation, but theres little doubt that hell eventually make it there. McNair's 649 total yards set a single-game SWAC and FCS record and made him the NCAA's all-time leader in offensive yards. He set the leagues passer rating record in 1994 during one of the greatest seasons a quarterback has ever produced. Steve McNair is one of my favorite NFL quarterbacks ever. Born: Hes also one of the best scramblers in league history. https://www.britannica.com/facts/Steve-McNair, 9 (Baltimore Ravens, 20062007) 9 (Tennessee Titans, 19992005) 9 (Houston Oilers, 19951998). He is as advertised by his legendary father! However,his 2,327 rushing yards continue to keep his total yards mark standing. The margin of victory grew steadily each year for Alcorn, which won 42-35 in 1992, 31-22 in 1993and 52-34 in 1994. Steve McNair QB | Ultimate Legends 335K. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. [32], On July 4th, 2009, McNair was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds, along with the body of a 20-year-old woman named Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi, in a condominium rented by McNair in downtown Nashville. Amazon; Beckett Marketplace; COMC.com [6] McNair's record for total offensive yards still stands as of 2018, but his mark for career passing yards was eclipsed by Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges in 2018. Skip to main content The vehicle was registered in the names of both McNair and Kazemi. Don Meredith Lynn Dickey Forgot your password? [19], The 2006 season saw McNair start each game for the Ravens, missing only portions of two games. McNair returned against the St. Louis Rams, and with McNair starting, Tennessee won seven of its last nine games, good for a record of 133 and second place in the AFC Central. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. That said, it becomes a battle between McNair's four years of greatness or Lance's one great season and championship, and which holds more weight. They lost, 63-20, as McNair threw three picks and Alcorn lost four fumbles. Steve McNair was a highlight reel quarterback for the Tennessee TitansWhi. Steve McNair was 6 ft 2 inches, 230 lb (1.88 m, 104 kg). Theres a reason why coaches dont ask their players to do that anymore: Its really hard. She then fired three more shots at close range, sat on the couch next to his body . His additional rushing yards gave him5,799 yards total yards,the most total yards of all time. McNair then offered to come over to check on her after she said her chest felt heavy. Dancing with the Stars is over, but the Jason Taylor reality show is just beginning. 31. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Steve McNair on ESPN. McNair missed nine more games during the rest of the season, due primarily to injury, only starting in six games. Daryle Lamonica The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In 2005, he played in 14 games because of a back injury. In the week 14 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, McNair threw the longest regular-season touchdown pass in the Ravens' history, an 89-yard touchdown pass to Mark Clayton. That probably had more to do with the color of his skin than his actually ability, unfortunately. Regarding Steve McNair", "McNair's funeral draws thousands in Mississippi", "Steve McNair and the Perils of Dying Without a Will", "Tenn. Judge Gives McNair's Widow, Children $500k each", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steve_McNair&oldid=1140155972, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 18:53. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 99 (156th overall since 1960). Together, they had 10 over their college careers, one more than McNair did on his own. In that contest, McNair returned from an injury and helped Alcorn State, trailing late in the final period, move deep into Tigers' territory. [21], On May 9, 2007, McNair was arrested in Nashville for drunk driving even though he was not driving at the time. Norm Snead Born: February 14, 1973. Jeff Blake McNair's tragic death in 2009. *He really had seven. His passing line: 52-of-82 (lol) for 514 yards, with three TDs and three interceptions. Philip Rivers HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 01: Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and son Tony Khan speak with Houston Texans CEO Cal McNair and wife Hannah McNair at NRG Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 43. McNair played in all sixteen games in 2000 but did not start the first of two annual games against the Steelers. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. The original scrambling quarterback, Tarkenton made plays that other quarterbacks just werent making back when he played. Lions RB Jones to miss final game with knee injury. Meanwhile, there is a great chance you have never heard of a single player McNair targeted with a college pass. He was also a productive passer who played on successful teams. Most Valuable Player (2006) 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award 3 Pro Bowl selections. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing. In 2007, McNair did not play in Week 2 against the Jets in which the Ravens won 2013. Carson Palmer Michael Strahan's decision to retire wasn't about money, and there was little the Giants could do to sway his decision. 54. 34. Player stats at NFL.com. Born. He'd be the best player on any team in Division I-A. He led the Titans to the franchises first Super Bowl berth in 2000. Andrew Luck To celebrate the 100th year of the NFL, our crew at USA TODAY Sports is looking back at the last century of football. McNair averaged more rushing yards per game and rushing yards per attempt than Lance. The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of 78. The non-McNair finalists were Sapp, Salaam, Carter, Kerry Collins, and Jay Barker: That kind of question is just baloney, Sapp said after he stopped laughing. 3d Sunaadh Sagar. 36. Playing all of those games allowed him to stack touchdowns, passing yards and wins. Fisher said he might pick his starter Saturday or just before kickoff. After the 2005 season, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he played for two seasons before retiring. Steve McNair Quotes. He was also the team's most effective rusher, tying George for the club lead with five scores. McNair's 2,665 passing yards were the most for the Oilers in a season since Warren Moon in 1993, and his 13 interceptions were the fewest for a single season in franchise history. Hed be the best player on [final #3] Colorados team or [final #1] Nebraskas team, too. The result? 527.2 is the number the NCAA has. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). It was a seesaw battle, McNair said of the decisions pros and cons. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Stan Becton joined NCAA.com in 2021 and has since served as an FCS, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter. !This video is a tribute to former MVP Steve McNair..Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans Highlights..I DON'T OWN THE COPYRIGHTS TO THIS VI. (Just kidding, youre wonderful, Brian Sipe. He had four brothers, Fred, Jason, Michael, and Tim. inNashville,TN, College: : Larry Beightol (Offensive Line), . July 4, 2009 (aged 36) Nashville Tennessee. The Heisman Trust will tell you 32 players from small schools have finished in the top 10 in various years, but most of those are Ivy Leaguers from before the Ivies went FCS. 55. While McNair didn't end up winning the award, it was a major accomplishment to see a SWAC player get that kind of recognition during that time. 11 ranked men's hoops teams in action tonight, DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed. 1 overall in the 1995 draft. In 13 NFL seasons, including 11 campaigns with the Titans and two with the Baltimore Ravens, the former first-round draft pick set team records, accumulated the most wins of any quarterback in Titans/Oilers history and earned four Pro Bowl berths (2000, 2003, 2005 and 2006). McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was an All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. Matt Hasselbeck Known as "Air McNair" during his college days at Alcorn State, he set (and still holds) FCS records for total offense in a career (16,823 yards), as well as the single-season record (5,799 yards of total offense). That's 6,281 total yards . MORE:Here are 6 can't-miss HBCU football game-day atmospheres. STADIUMS:The 25 biggest FCS stadiums|The 10 oldest stadiums TITANS LEGEND: Remember Steve McNair the way he deserves to be remembered, OPINION: Top 100 NFL players from HBCU programs, ALL-TIME TEAM: Mississippi is essential in NFL history. McNair's complete stat line from the 1994 season is as follows: 356 completions, 5,377 yards, 47 passing touchdowns, 904 rushing yards, and nine rushing touchdowns. He split his time between a farm in Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee. Sorry, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Now youve seen how all-time FCS great quarterbacks McNair and Lance stack up and compare. I have been given the honor of ranking the 100 best NFL quarterbacks of all time. You can follow him on Twitter @stan_becton. Here are Steve McNair'scareer rushingstats in college. He certainly has a case. McNair grew up in Mississippi and chose to attend the rural Alcorn State University, a historically Black Division I-AA (now Football Championship Subdivision [FCS]) school where he could play quarterback, rather than serve as defensive back at a major university. From there it was all upward. Steve McNair, whose full name was Stephen LaTreal McNair, was born in Mount Olive, Mississippi, United States, on February 14, 1973, and he was murdered in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, on July 4, 2009, according to Pro Football Reference. He threw for 2,895 yards and 24 touchdowns as a freshman. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He led the league in passing twice, made nine Pro Bowls and took home the MVP award in 1990. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. McNair was in the passenger seat and Vent Gordon, a chef at a restaurant McNair owned, was in the back seat. Alex Smith 44. McNair signed a new six-year contract after the 1999 season worth US$47 million.[13]. Bob Griese Its hard to win at Alcorn, and thats why the Braves barely won anything for 20 years after McNairs exit. McNair was initially-offered a full scholarship to the University of Florida to play running back, but wanting to play quarterback, McNair chose Alcorn State University, a Historically Black University which competes in the NCAA's Division I-AA (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision) Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Remember he was even better than the NCAA record book indicates, because the official book only counts 11 games worth of his 1994 season, due to old rules. 'Bud' Adams, Jr. This is no longer a debate: Brady is the best quarterback of all time. Take SWAC champion Jackson State for example. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. His early death became fodder for tabloids: the married McNair was found dead in a condominium alongside a woman he had been dating whom police believed killed him and then herself. 57. 45 Copy quote. Sonny Jurgensen [50] On October 15, 2010, it was reported that McNair's widow went to a Nashville judge and asked that at least a portion of the assets be unfrozen for his children's care and expenses until the estate matters were resolved in court. Concussions cut Staubachs career short, which is a shame because he was playing some good football when walked away from the game. February 14, 1973 in Mount Olive, MS. Rushing touchdowns: 37. 39. Hes also FCS career record holder at 16,823, the most in college history until a few FBS air raid QBs came along in the 2000s, when seasons were longer. Highlights from his career were played throughout each day and fans were able to sign books that were later given to the McNair family. Image Credit: Mechelle McNair/ESPN. Police said Kazemi, 20, shot McNair in his left temple as he slept on his couch in the early hours of Saturday. Go Brian Sipe.). Favres longevity lands him this high on the list. Kerry Collins Cam Newton His work at the line of scrimmage has influenced the next generation of passers. [49], McNair died without a last will and testament, and his assets were frozen pending probate of his estate. [citation needed] Speculation was that the Titans might hold onto McNair until the week before training camp in late July if the Ravens didn't come up with a satisfactory trade offer for McNair according to a league source. Had McNair turned pro after 1993 and been the early second-rounder the NFL advisory committee thought hed be, he wouldve made around $1 million a year, with a few million more in a signing bonus. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. That said, lets get into the comparison. [37][38][39] After killing him, Kazemi sat on the couch beside him and shot herself in the temple. Steve was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds on July 4, 2009. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. In a statement to the AP, Ozzie Newsome, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, stated:[37][48]. Steve McNair, in full Steve LaTreal McNair, byname Air McNair, (born February 14, 1973, Mount Olive, Mississippi, U.S.died July 4, 2009, Nashville, Tennessee), American gridiron football player who threw 174 touchdown passes during his 13 National Football League (NFL) seasons (19952008), primarily while playing for the Tennessee Titans. August 12, 2021. Lance won the MVFC title and the FCS national championship in his first and only year as a starter in 2019, leading North Dakota State tothe first 16-0 finish in college football since 1894. The performance of Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams in Super Bowl XXII was so good, its memory has survived 20 years. Alcorn never played more than 11 games while McNair was there. Steve McNair Stats, Bio. In 2002, Tennessee finished the regular season 115 and reached the playoffs. Mark Brunell Joe Ferguson Even Texas Techs B.J. For instance, the 44 TD passes he threw in 1994 (not even counting his playoff appearance, when he had three more) are behind about a dozen FCS passers. Alcorn State legend Steve McNair, who made three Pro Bowls with the Tennessee Titans and . His mom raised five kids while working for a Magnetek plant in Simpson County, Mississippi. Steve McNair - Body Measurements. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Jim Harbaugh We couldnt believe some of the things he did against defenses that were designed specifically to stop him. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Lance made his first start against Butler at Target Field in Minneapolis. Steve McNair, a former NFL quarterback with the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens, was shot to death in Nashville on July 4, 2009. And since then, hes added another ring and put up a record-breaking performance in Super Bowl 52. Five of the top six quarterbacks selected in this year's draft could all have immediate impacts on their new teams for many different reasons. Following a 133 season in 2000 which ended in a playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, McNair put together his most productive year as a pro in 2001. Lance only has one option for his best season as his only full season was in 2019. The victory over Grambling helped the Braves qualify for the I-AA playoffs where they faced off against then-Northeast Louisiana, falling 7827 to the Indians on November 21, 1992. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. In the divisional playoff round against the Pittsburgh Steelers, McNair threw for a career postseason high 338 yards and two touchdowns, with two interceptions, while rushing for 29 yards and another score on the ground. College: Alcorn State. Jake Plummer McNair showed up as a true freshman in 1991. Chris Chandler Steve McNair had 174 touchdowns over his career. In typical Steve McNair fashion, the veteran QB pondered retirement all of Wednesday night before walking into the Ravens' complex and making his emotional decision. 33. [22] The quarterback's charge was dropped on July 10, 2007 when McNair's brother-in-law pleaded guilty to reckless driving.[23]. McNair won two SWAC Championships during his career, winning Alcorn State's first SWAC title since 1984 in 1992, later adding the 1994 title. McNair and Barry Sanders (oh, especially Sanders) are among the guys most shorted by that policy. He wound up with -32 yards on nine carries, six of those carries being sacks that counted as rush yards, because NCAA accounting is stupid. To start, Im going to just show you the rankings of 100-20, because this article is already too long and Im not sure anyone wants to read multiple words, let alone sentences, on the greatness of Brian Sipe. Many consider Unitas the best quarterback of all-time, and were not going to argue with them we just never got a chance to see him play. He played his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. [31], His cousin is NFL linebacker Demario Davis. Wed sure take him at Miami., You hear about somebody and you go, Oh, well, he cant be that good. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? And what McNair did to Jackson State is even harsher than that, because JSU had won the Soul Bowl seven times in a row up until before McNairs arrival. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Remember Steve McNair the way he deserves to be remembered, Mississippi is essential in NFL history. Here are Steve McNairs career passing stats in college. 64. Here's our all-time 53-man roster. Then youll really see something. facebook; twitter; googleplus; When I get on the field, I feel unstoppable. Roethlisberger still has time to pad his resume. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Here's how it all went down. 40. Alternate titles: Air McNair, Steve LaTreal McNair. Steve LaTreal McNair (February 14, 1973 - July 4, 2009, nicknamed "Air McNair") was an American football quarterback who played for the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. McNairs left hamstring meant he couldnt run at all. [42][43] The 9mm gun used was found under Kazemi's body and later tests revealed "trace evidence of (gunpowder) residue on her left hand. Mark Brunell 40. 50 plays): 11.35 yards per play, Tied for 1st in consecutive 300-yard games of total offense in a career: 13 games, Tied for 1st in 400-yard games of total offense in a career: 15 games, Tied for 1st in consecutive 400-yard games of total offense in a season: 5 games, Tied for 1st in career 300-yard passing games: 32 games, Tied for 1st in seasons gaining 3,000 yards of total offense: 4 seasons, 2nd in single-season passing yards per game:442.1 yards per game, 2nd in career passing-yards: 14,496 yards, 2nd in career passing-yards per game:345.1 yards per game, The only player in Alcorn State and SWAC history to be named SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and to the 1st Team All-SWAC list every season in his career, 1st in most passing attempts in a complete season without an interception: 287 attempts, Quarterbacked the first 16-0 finish in college football since 1894, 1st in lowest percentage of passes had intercepted in a season (Min. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Shortly after Steve McNair's death, a former Nashville police officer named Vincent Hill starts digging into the case on his own, reaching out to the victims' friends and family, talking to people tied to the events of July 4, 2009, and sifting through the swirling rumors. How many times did Steve McNair win the MVP? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Steve McNair won one NFL Most Valuable Player award. In the days leading up to Steve McNair's death, he spent time at Nashville bars, went fishing and helped put his . Rich Gannon He attended Mount Olive High School as a freshman in the fall of 1987, where he played football, baseball, and basketball in addition to running track. McNair guided three TD drives in the first seven minutes, had 311 yards by halftime, and finished with 533 and five touchdowns, despite hurting his hamstring late in the first half. Daunte Culpepper Rodgers already has two MVP awards and a Super Bowl ring on his resume. Encyclopdia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them. The judge agreed, and each of the four children received $500,000. Here are nine things to know about McNair's time at Alcorn State: McNair was a finalist for the 1994 Heisman Trophy. I wanted to live up to the name-McNair. Draft: Houston Oilers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. 2005 NFLPA Alan Page Community Award. McNair's 476 yards in the air and 110 on the ground in a 47-44 . But the play-calling duties did not stop Kelly from throwing a bunch of touchdowns, landing on five Pro Bowl teams and leading the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls. McNair came in and threw a touchdown to Erron Kinney; a missed Steelers field goal attempt resulted in the Titans winning 2320. Steve Beuerlein (Video by Courtney Cronin/The Clarion-Ledger). By HBCU Gameday Newswire. Omissions? He threw for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. Alcorn State's men's basketball dynasty of the early 1980s is arguably the most successful in HBCU basketball history when considering postseason success. The 2002 season was the Houston Texans' debut season in the National Football League and the first NFL season for the city of Houston since the Oilers moved to Tennessee to become the Titans in 1997. 28. This is important, too: He might have the lushest beard in NFL history. By the end of it, Pittsburgh was throwing it all over the field, and Bradshaw proved capable of playing a more important role. "Steve has put Alcorn on the map with his Heisman Trophy campaign, plus the way he conducts himself on the field . Sahel Kazemi, 20-Year-Old Killed With Steve McNair (PHOTO) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police worked Sunday to unravel the relationship between slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and his friend, a 20-year-old woman who was found shot to death alongside him in his downtown condominium. Since McNair and Lance never played each other and we're operating in the realm of hypotheticals, you can only project what Lance's career may have been had he stayed all four years. Instead, hell have to settle for those three rings. Instead, he went #3 to the Houston Oilers in 95. Matt Ryan. [33] Kazemi and McNair had been previously involved with each other romantically. FCS FOOTBALL HISTORY Championships: Championship history | Winningest teams | Schools with the most titles Alcorn drew eventual national champion Youngstown State in the first round of the 1994 Division I-AA playoffs. Earl Morrall The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Alcorns sports information office was two student assistants, a fax machine, and some postage stamps.. Find out more. 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