Hes made a lot of receivers a lot of money thanks to his ability to buy time in the pocket and make ridiculous throws downfield. What an arm! Lance only has one option for his best season as his only full season was in 2019. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. 99 Everson Griffen RE | Limited Edition 326K. Gambling problem? Rich Gannon Tony Romo Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Steve Grogan 45. McNair also played free safety in high school, and in 1990 alone, he intercepted 15 passes, raising his career total to 30, which tied the mark established by Terrell Buckley at Pascagoula High School. College: Alcorn State. Mark Brunell Instead, he went #3 to the Houston Oilers in 95. Matt Schaub 24. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Do you have a blog? [21], On May 9, 2007, McNair was arrested in Nashville for drunk driving even though he was not driving at the time. 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. George Blanda Their coaching staff was headed by Dom Capers, who previously coached the expansion Carolina Panthers when they debuted in 1995. Sign In. 81. McNair surpassed 600 yards of offense in a game FIVE times during his . Favre won just a single ring, which is disappointing considering how many great teams he played on. McNair passed for career highs in yards and touchdowns, surpassing his previous highs byover 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. He opened his own restaurant in Nashville, which he named Gridiron9. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Theres a good chance no FCS player gets that close again. 60. The body was discovered alongside the body of a young woman named Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi. Here are nine things to know about McNair's time at Alcorn State: McNair was a finalist for the 1994 Heisman Trophy. 32. Salaam ran for more than 2,000 yards and was a deserving winner, but its still bizarre that Carters 1,539 rush yards were enough to finish ahead of McNair. 43. 9 was retired by the Titans. 38. He and Holy Cross two-way star Gordie Lockbaum, who finished third in 1987, are the only FCS players to ever finish that high. He finished third behind two power-conference RBs, Colorados Rashaan Salaam and Penn States Ki-Jana Carter. And weve never really seen a quarterback be this good for so long. McNair had 2,733 completions in 4,544 attempts for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. The closest the Tigers got was in McNair's freshman year in 1991, when they lost 18-16. Steve was 6 feet 2 inches (74inches) tall and weighed 104 kg (229lbs). 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. Yes, Aikman played behind a great line and with a dominant back, but we never consider how that may have affected his, um, underwhelming stats. Here's a look at records currently held by both as McNair and Lance have lost a few records since each moved on from the FCS. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [44][42], Two days before their deaths, Kazemi was pulled over in a black 2007 Cadillac Escalade in Nashville. Bradshaw doesnt get the credit he deserves for really taking over those 1970s Steelers teams late in their dynastic run. He had four brothers, Fred, Jason, Michael, and Tim. July 4, 2009 (aged 36) Nashville Tennessee. He threw for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. Here's our all-time 53-man roster. Updates? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. McNair was drafted in the 35th round of the 1991 MLB draft out of Mount Olive. Together, they had 10 over their college careers, one more than McNair did on his own. 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. The night of his death, McNair put his children to bed, then at 11:00p.m. he texted Kazemi "On my way. Lance made his first start against Butler at Target Field in Minneapolis. "[36] There was also a conversation about financial issues where McNair transferred $2,000 to Kazemi, who claimed she was "stressed" and needed to pay her phone bill. The guy was hurt so bad, he couldnt hardly walk and he was still out there flinging it. 65. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Overall, Lance went17-0 as starter. Bernie Kosar He played his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. USA TODAY Sports is looking back at the last century of football. Yet, it's not just McNair's statistics that makes this his best game, it's also the game itself. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [9], The Seattle Mariners drafted him in the 35th round of the 1991 MLB amateur draft.[10]. Sam Houston State became the first Southland team to ever get a home game nationally televised. Most notably at the quarterback position, two all-time legends come to mind thanks to their accomplishments: Alcorn State's Steve McNair and North Dakota State's Trey Lance. Jon Kitna inNashville,TN, College: Or write about sports? Here's a deeper look at the season. Meanwhile,Lance played one full season, going undefeated over 16 games. The vehicle was registered in the names of both McNair and Kazemi. Ken Stabler He began the season as the first North Dakota State freshman to start a season-opener at quarterback. 3x Pro Bowl. Len Dawson 47. Steve McNair. 68. The former Houston Oiler and Tennessee Titan was killed in a murder-suicide in 2009 in Nashville. Philip Rivers He certainly has a case. Michael Vick In the days leading up to Steve McNair's death, he spent time at Nashville bars, went fishing and helped put his . February 14, 1973 in Mount Olive, MS. Stephen LaTreal McNair (February 14, 1973 - July 4, 2009), [2] nicknamed " Air McNair ", [3] [4] was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Houston / Tennessee Oilers / Titans franchise. 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. Elway was very good for a very long time. Picking McNair's best game can feel like picking a straw out of a hat because he has so many to choose from. McNair completed 18 of 29 pass attempts for 173 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions as the Ravens lost, 156. Late in the season, he also appeared briefly against the Detroit Lions and New York Jets. Image Credit: Mechelle McNair/ESPN. 2003 AP MVP. 99 Larry Csonka FB | Ultimate Legends 90.6K. 39. HBCU: Championship history | Greatest individual players Latest on QB Steve McNair including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com In a statement to the AP, Ozzie Newsome, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, stated:[37][48]. Brady continues to play at an elite level well past his 40th birthday. Careers in review: Kupp | Wentz | Lance | Garappolo | Heinicke| Leonard | Watson National talk radio shows devoted more airwaves than at any other time in history to discussion of a non-FBS players Heisman chances. Thats miles ahead of the next guy, Houstons David Klingler, who had 467.3 per game in 1990. McNair then offered to come over to check on her after she said her chest felt heavy. 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. 1 overall in the 1995 draft. McNair played with a pulled hamstring and his running ability was limited, so he went 52-for-82 passing for 514 yards and three touchdowns in a 63-20 loss. Do you have a sports website? While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 93. 175 atts. He didnt have an all-time FCS receiver like Rice or Randy Moss. [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. The sentence is trying to stop the Mac. His team needed his production, especially in clutch moments. 9 and Eddie George's No. On the final play of the game, McNair's pass to Dyson was complete, but Dyson was unable to break the plane of the goal line, giving the Rams the win. 9 during SWAC games playing for Alcorn State, turning in one of the greatest college careers in history. Career Stats for QB Steve McNair The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. PFR HOF Monitor: 60.30 (39th among QB, average HOF QB is 104.14). [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. Thats the FCS record, and so is McNair doing it nine times over a career. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Air McNair. He threw for 2,895 yards and 24 touchdowns as a freshman. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Born: February 14, 1973. The Players Association's filed a grievance on his behalf in which an arbitrator ruled that the team violated its contract, opening the possibility for a trade. George Blanda 37. He took her on vacations and bought her an Escalade. McNair played for the Braves from 1991 to 1994 and when he arrived the atmosphere at Alcorn State University dramatically changed. Youngs prime was short but, man, was it good. 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. You can go with one from his sweep of rival Jackson State or even his FCS playoff performance where he fought through a hamstring injury and still threw for 514 yards and three touchdowns. 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). Vinny Testaverde 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. Lance completed 91 percent of his passes for 185 yards and a season-high four touchdowns, rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns. No big deal. The game had a controversial finish when, after missing a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation time and a second failed kick in overtime was negated because of a controversial running-into-the-kicker penalty on Pittsburgh's Dewayne Washington, kicker Joe Nedney won the game from 26 yards out 2:15 into overtime. Theres a reason why coaches dont ask their players to do that anymore: Its really hard. ALCORN STATE, MS --Throughout his 13-year NFL career, Steve McNair was defined by his toughness and his ability to lead.The latest installment of NFL Network's Emmy-nominated series A Football Life examines the life and legacy of the quarterback who tragically lost his life at the age of 36, told through the words of his family, friends and former teammates. There also wasnt money for a paint-and-polish machine, which meant players golden helmets were nicked up badly by the end of the season. Neil Lomax 52. The future NFL MVP was a first-team all-conference selection every year during his college career. That included Bo Jackson's time on the Plains. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Top-5 all-time players: North Dakota State | Montana | Eastern Washington | Harvard| Yale | Villanova | Delaware We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. I wish him well at the next level. Alcorn's archrival, Jackson State, never beat the Braves while McNair was in college. Find the latest Las Vegas at Cincinnati score, including stats and more He's that good," said Troy University head coach Steve Blakeney in November '94. Larry Blakeney was an Auburn assistant for 12 years. Steve McNair died, and the world around him shook. Deceased : July 4, 2009. : Larry Beightol (Offensive Line), . Donovan McNabb Steve McNair had 174 touchdowns over his career. 70. The margin of victory grew steadily each year for Alcorn, which won 42-35 in 1992, 31-22 in 1993and 52-34 in 1994. MORE:Here are 6 can't-miss HBCU football game-day atmospheres. Jim Zorn [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. [34][35] The day of the shooting, text messages between the pair were exchanged proclaiming their love to one another in which Kazemi texted the victim, "u love me" in which McNair replied, "I love you baby. Now football does a wave it would rather not, waving goodbye to the players who simultaneously grew the game and their legacies. Police: McNair Mistress Wanted to 'End It All' Posted Jul 8th 2009 3:35PM by TMZ Staff. (Video by Courtney Cronin/The Clarion-Ledger). 56. 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. The team would not let him rehab in its building because it feared an injury would force the franchise to pay him $23.46 million (his contract had been restructured so often that his salary cap reached a hard-to-manage amount). Here's our all-time 53-man roster, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Steve LaTreal McNair Air McNair. 9-wearing Alcorn quarterback nicknamed Air McNair was Steve McNair's older brother Fred, who is now Alcorn's football coach. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Steve McNair played 13 seasons for the Titans and Ravens. His blood alcohol was above 0.10, and a 9-mm handgun was sitting in the front of the car. Young ranks fifth in career rating, which is remarkable considering the era he played in. Was Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi Framed for the murder of Steve McNair? But he really wasnt mobile at all. 35. He announced his retirement following the 2007 season. The 6-foot-3, 236-pound quarterback had 16,823 total yards during his career at Alcorn State, which is still the FCS record 27 years later. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Alcorns sports information office was two student assistants, a fax machine, and some postage stamps.. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Were officially at the point where any of the following guys can make the argument for being No. By HBCU Gameday Newswire. Here are Steve McNair'scareer rushingstats in college. In addition, McNair won the Walter Payton Award as the top I-AA player and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting behind Rashaan Salaam and Ki-Jana Carter. 1995 Ultra #3 Garrison Hearst - 7th Inning Stretch: Sportscards, Comics & Gaming - Check out your favorite player cards listed in Beckett Marketplace. After thirteen seasons in the NFL, McNair announced his retirement from professional football in April 2008. But before he wore No. Stan Becton joined NCAA.com in 2021 and has since served as an FCS, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter. He was 36 years old. Steelers coach Bill Cowher said that he called a timeout before the winning kick took place. 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. The judge agreed, and each of the four children received $500,000. The driver failed a field sobriety test and was arrested for DUI; McNair was charged with DUI by consent. 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. He won three consecutive MVP awards from 1995 to 1997. 88. We were his biggest fans. You can follow him on Twitter @stan_becton. For the regular season finale against Jackson State, a radio station in Oklahoma City reached out to carry the broadcast. 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 Oilers/Titans have had three franchise QBs in their history, from George Blanda to Warren Moon and most recently Steve McNair, who led them to a Super Bowl trip in 1999. Wed sure take him at Miami., You hear about somebody and you go, Oh, well, he cant be that good. 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. The Clarion Ledger counted 11 times across his career in which McNair got Alcorn State to a win after trailing in the fourth quarter. https://www.britannica.com/facts/Steve-McNair, 9 (Baltimore Ravens, 20062007) 9 (Tennessee Titans, 19992005) 9 (Houston Oilers, 19951998). Steve DeBerg 'Bud' Adams, Jr. Phil Simms 43. However, his best game statistically and arguably, impactfulness too came in his first-ever start. Alcorn State legend Steve McNair, who made three Pro Bowls with the Tennessee Titans and was named NFL MVP in 2003, was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 99 (156th overall since 1960). Height: 6-2 Weight: 235. He was originally drafted by the Houston Oilers third overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. 99. He set the leagues passer rating record in 1994 during one of the greatest seasons a quarterback has ever produced. Jay Cutler But McNair decided to play his senior year. All rights reserved. He also cut his interceptions to ten, helping his quarterback rating climb to 80.1. [46], Titans owner Bud Adams released a statement regarding McNair:[47]. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In a presser today, police in Nashville, TN revealed the following about the death of Steve McNair -- an investigation they're saying "clearly points to a murder-suicide." Instead, hell have to settle for those three rings. Alcorn drew eventual national champion Youngstown State in the first round of the 1994 Division I-AA playoffs. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Sorry, Ryan Fitzpatrick. 3d Sunaadh Sagar. The Titans held a two-day memorial at LP Field on July 8 and 9, 2009, where fans could pay their last respects to McNair. (McNairs number goes down a tick if you include his playoff game, but hes still well ahead of Klingler or anyone else.). Born. His mom raised five kids while working for a Magnetek plant in Simpson County, Mississippi. He played shortstop. Highlights from his career were played throughout each day and fans were able to sign books that were later given to the McNair family. Daryle Lamonica FCS HISTORY:The 9all-time winningest FCS programs|7 of the most unbreakable FCS records. Skip to main content Manning broke every passing record there is and did so with a very distinct style. The Titans ended at 124, the same record as the Colts, but Indianapolis took the AFC South division championship by virtue of its two victories over Tennessee. His older brother Fred, who also played QB at Alcorn and wore #9, was Air McNair. 73. Do you have a sports website? 'Deadly Recall: Air McNair' is an episode that examines the life, slaying, and aftermath of renowned NFL quarterback Stephen McNair, who died at the age of 36 and left behind a shocked family and fanbase. 60.1/82.8 RTG. [6], McNair appeared in the playoffs four times with the Titans, including their run to Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000, and made his final playoff appearance in 2006 with the Ravens. 78. The Legacy of Air McNair. 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). Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. inMount Olive,MS, Died: "Steve McNair is the best football player I've ever seen," said a guy who coached maybe the best athlete in history. Injuries cost him his job in St. Louis before he spent a forgetful year with the Giants. You be the judge. Rodgers may be the most talented quarterback to ever play. John Hadl Then, despite a leg injury, he tucked the ball under his arm and dove into the end zone for the winning touchdown. 61. We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing today. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 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. He retired with just about every passing record and won three rings (only one Super Bowl, though) over the course of his career. The original No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. That probably had more to do with the color of his skin than his actually ability, unfortunately. After winning MVP in his first season as a starter and then bringing the Rams to a second Super Bowl in three years in 2001, Warner just fell off a cliff. Always remember Steve McNair/ @EddieGeorge2727 era of the Tennessee Titans fondly. 22. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Then youll really see something. "Steve has put Alcorn on the map with his Heisman Trophy campaign, plus the way he conducts himself on the field . 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. During the 2009 NFL season, every member of the Titans wore a commemorative "9" sticker placed on the back of each helmet to honor McNair. There is a record for this most yards gained against one opponent and McNair holds the FCS mark for total offense. He was also named First-Team All-SWAC for the third year in a row. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. a team his school has deep feelings about, 44 reasons Barry Sanders 1988 is footballs greatest season ever, The BVP Award: Celebrating CFBs most CFB players, won a game after trailing 37-34 and facing second-and-40 at his own 25 in the last minute, came back from 29 down in third quarter to tie Samford on the road, and, came back from 11 down with eight minutes left to beat #6 Troy. Moreover, McNair finished third in Heisman trophy voting the highest of any FCS player ever with many arguing he should have won the award. College: Alcorn State. Awards: Walter Payton | Buck Buchanan | Jerry Rice The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He'd be the best player on any team in Division I-A. Go Brian Sipe.). But whos the better FCS legend between Steve McNair and Trey Lance? Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. McNair's 476 yards in the air and 110 on the ground in a 47-44 . The GOAT argument ended as soon as Brady led a 25-point comeback and won his fifth ring. Air II McNairs 1994 at Alcorn State might be the best QB season college football will ever have. Billy Kilmer NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Chris Chandler After the 2005 season, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he played for two seasons before retiring. Otherwise, you'll be just like William Logan last year against Grambling, kicked out of the Alcorn State huddle when Steve McNair told him not to come back until he'd cleared his head. Over the course of his NFL career, McNair passed for 31,304 yards, rushed for 3,590 yards, played in three Pro Bowls, and was named joint Most Valuable Player in 2003, along with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Many of his records set during his career (see in the records section below) came during this season. This was Sapp talking to a Clarion Ledger reporter at media day for the Heisman finalists in 1994. He was the starting quarterback for Alcorn State for all but one game in his four-year college football career. 44. 9 things to know about Steve McNair's epic Alcorn State career as he enters College Football Hall of Fame. Concussions cut Staubachs career short, which is a shame because he was playing some good football when walked away from the game. [37][38][39] After killing him, Kazemi sat on the couch beside him and shot herself in the temple. Pro Football References approximate value AV rankings, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The 94 draft featured a couple QBs slated to go higher, Trent Dilfer and Heath Shuler, and he wanted to keep playing at Alcorn along with his brother Tim, a receiver. McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was an All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. [45] The police later stated that after being released from jail, Kazemi purchased the gun from a convicted murderer she met while looking for a buyer for her Kia. Hang on for playoff stuff. It was the family tradition. In his senior season, McNair gained 6,281 combined yards rushing (904) and passing (5,377), along with 56 touchdowns. It's been thirteen years since the world tragically lost former Alcorn State quarterback and first round draft pick Steve McNair. 40. When comparing Lance's 2019 season to McNair's 1994 season,his best statistical season, you'll see a few things: McNair's best is undoubtedly his 1994 season. That included Bo Jacksons time on the Plains. McNairs left hamstring meant he couldnt run at all. Early in the season, McNair was diagnosed with an inflamed disk following the Titans' 3635 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and needed surgery. 34. Fouts also led the league in every major passing category at least once in his career. 67. 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