Matthew Stafford 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. Steve had to settle for Air II, going back to his days as a high school QB in Mount Olive. 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. I wish him well at the next level. 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. Andy Dalton 23. [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. He was also the team's most effective rusher, tying George for the club lead with five scores. "Steve has put Alcorn on the map with his Heisman Trophy campaign, plus the way he conducts himself on the field . Jeff George Lance racked up 301 yards of total offense and six touchdowns in North Dakota State's 57-10 win. Until the next guy came along, Montana was the best to every play the position. Mark Brunell McNair's individual success led to team success to, leading Alcorn State to a share of the SWAC title. 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. Neil Lomax Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men's Frozen Four. Find out more. Joe Flacco In 1998, McNair set career passing highs with 492 attempts, 289 completions, 3,228 yards, and 15 touchdowns for the Oilers, now competing in Nashville. Hes got the wins like Montana and stats like Manning. The closest the Tigers got was in McNair's freshman year in 1991, when they lost 18-16. August 12, 2021. Steve McNair Some teams are able to play even more games than that. McNair also has 14,496 yards passing and 119 TDs. Draft: 1st round, 3rd overall of the 1995 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. [49], McNair died without a last will and testament, and his assets were frozen pending probate of his estate. 34. There is a record for this most yards gained against one opponent and McNair holds the FCS mark for total offense. The original No. 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. He was drafted third overall by the NFL's Houston Oilers in 1995, becoming the Oilers' regular starting quarterback in 1997, their first season in Tennessee, and remained the starting . He was already an accomplished college QB, a three-year starter whod set all the schools big passing records. Picking McNair's best game can feel like picking a straw out of a hat because he has so many to choose from. Or write about sports? 9 in Tennessee, he wore No. His blood alcohol was above 0.10, and a 9-mm handgun was sitting in the front of the car. VY's stats were great, but he's nowhere near the top of leaderboards, and other QBs have . John Hadl Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. He was positioned to graduate easily, whether right then or not. 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. ): 0.00%, 1st freshman to win the STATS FCS Walter Payton Award, 1st player to win the Walter Payton and Jerry Rice Award in the same season, 1stfreshman voted MVFC Offensive Player of the Year, 1st in FCS pass efficiency rating: 180.6, 2nd in FCS in yards per pass attempt: 9.71 yards per attempt, 4th in points responsible for: 252 points, 5th in completion percentage: 66.9 percent, 10th in rushing yards per carry: 6.51 yards per carry, 4x SWAC Offensive Player of the Year (1991-1994), Sports Illustrated Offensive Player of the Year (1992), Black College Football Hall of Fame (2012), NCAA Division I Football Championship Game Most Outstanding Player (2020), CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year (2019), FCS ADA Offensive Player of the Year (2019), Phil Steele FCS Offensive Player of the Year(2019), First-Team (STATS, HERO, Athlon, Phil Steele, ADA, Walter Camp) All-American(2019), Second-Team (AP, AFCA) All-American (2019), MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award (2019). In 2007, McNair did not play in Week 2 against the Jets in which the Ravens won 2013. 24. 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. USA Today reported that the Metro Nashville Police Department concluded Kazemi shot and killed . Bradshaw doesnt get the credit he deserves for really taking over those 1970s Steelers teams late in their dynastic run. 76. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Theres no doubt Fouts benefitted from playing under Don Coryell, but you cant argue against his production. Lance was a more efficient passer than McNair, having a higher completion percentage and more yards per attempt. [7] McNair was the first AfricanAmerican quarterback to win AP NFL MVP and remains, along with Cam Newton, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson, only one of four to win the award. (McNairs number goes down a tick if you include his playoff game, but hes still well ahead of Klingler or anyone else.). He nearly doubled those numbers in his senior year, throwing for 5,377 yards and 47 touchdowns while completing 58% of his passes. 4 games): 443.0 yards per game (Jackson State), 1st in total offense in three consecutive games: 1,859 yards, 1st in total offense in four consecutive games: 2,432 yards, 1st in total yards gained in a season:5,799 yards, 1st in passing yards gained in 4 consecutive games:2,159 yards, 1st in career 200-yard passing games: 41 games, 1st in career total offense: 16,823 total yards, 1st in career 300-yard games of total offense: 32 games, 1st in consecutive 300-yard games of total offense in a season: 11 games, 1st in 400-yard games of total offense in a season: 9 games, 1st in 500-yard games of total offense in a season: 6 games, 1st in 500-yard games of total offense in a career: 9 games, 1st in career total offense gained against one opponent: 1,772 yards (Jackson State), 1st in single-game total offense per play (min. The Sept. 26, 1994 edition of Sports Illustrated shows a scrambling McNair in a white Alcorn jersey and a gold helmet. McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was an All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. 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. McNair set career records for the Football Championship Series with 14,496 passing yards, as well as the division record for total offensive yards with 16,823 career yards. *Trey Lance played in two games during his redshirt season and one game during the fall of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic postponed most of regular season to the spring. How many times was Steve McNair selected to the Pro Bowl? facebook; twitter; googleplus; When I get on the field, I feel unstoppable. He won 1 MVP Award and was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls. Walter Payton Award 199531997 . Brady continues to play at an elite level well past his 40th birthday. Moon may have been higher on this list if he hadnt spent the first six years of his career in Canada. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. [42] Kazemi had a worsening financial situation and also suspected that McNair was in another extramarital relationship. Jim Harbaugh Tarkentons passer rating dropped 22 points in the playoffs, which drops him down this list. Latest on QB Steve McNair including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com 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. Ive said before that hes the best college football player in the country, Alcorn head man Cardell Jones told the Hattiesburg American. Instead, hell have to settle for those three rings. He set the leagues passer rating record in 1994 during one of the greatest seasons a quarterback has ever produced. 83. McNair passed for career highs in yards and touchdowns, surpassing his previous highs byover 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Jon Kitna He never really put up great stats despite his immense skill-set, but thats fine. 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. His mom raised five kids while working for a Magnetek plant in Simpson County, Mississippi. 81. It may be too early to anoint and crown him as a great HBCU quarterback in the same vein a Doug Williams or Steve McNair, but . He was one of the last quarterbacks in league history to call his own plays. McNair had 2,733 completions in 4,544 attempts for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Boomer Esiason Born: 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. Here are the awards and honors McNair won in college: Here are the awards and honors Lance won in college: :We picked the top-5 players all-time for North Dakota State football. The result? The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. Air McNair. Other Notable Asst. Mark Brunell 40. Brad Johnson * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. In 1996, McNair remained a backup to Chris Chandler until starting a game on December 8 in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12]. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 3d Sunaadh Sagar. Do you have a sports website? Randall . Player stats at NFL.com. 60.1/82.8 RTG. 'Bud' Adams, Jr. [33] McNair was not arrested, instead leaving in a taxi with Gordon, despite Kazemi repeatedly asking the arresting officer to tell McNair to come to the police car to talk to her. No comments have been submitted for this card yet. Hes also one of the best scramblers in league history. [9] An All-State selection (offense), McNair was named an All-American by Super Prep magazine (defense). inMount Olive,MS, Died: video. [22] The quarterback's charge was dropped on July 10, 2007 when McNair's brother-in-law pleaded guilty to reckless driving.[23]. : Larry Beightol (Offensive Line), . His restaurant, Gridiron9, closed down on July 4 . Rushmore of Mississippi: Steve McNair. Joe Theismann Don Meredith 51. I wanted to live up to the name-McNair. Michael Vick The Titans opened the playoffs at home against the Buffalo Bills in a Wild Card game, winning on the "Music City Miracle" and eventually advancing to Super Bowl XXXIV in a rematch with the Rams. Fisher said he might pick his starter Saturday or just before kickoff. 11 ranked men's hoops teams in action tonight, DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed. 95. 9 was retired by the Titans. Together, they had 10 over their college careers, one more than McNair did on his own. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in 1995. He's that good," said Troy University head coach Steve Blakeney in November '94. That said, lets get into the comparison. Bernie Kosar The vehicle was registered in the names of both McNair and Kazemi. 25. Search eBay. He split his time between a farm in Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee. 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. Family of Steve McNair dividing up estate despite lack of signed will. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. 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. [27][28], McNair was married to Mechelle McNair[29] from June 21, 1997, until his death. Michael Fabiano gives his take on this "fantasy" scenario. Set Links. Aikman did come through whenever Dallas was forced to pass the ball, though. 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. Updates? Jack Kemp Brown or Stefon Diggs? 79. He spent all but two years of his career with the franchise, as the Oilers moved to Nashville and became the Titans. Rodgers may be the most talented quarterback to ever play. On the second-to-last play with the Titans facing 3rd down and 5 to go, McNair was hit by two Rams defenders, but he somehow got away and completed a 16-yard pass to Kevin Dyson to gain a 1st down at the Rams' 10-yard line. 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. Babe Parilli Theres nothing else I can say about him, he added. Philip Rivers 45 Copy quote. Kerry Collins Do you have a sports website? Lance ran for 196 more yards and five more touchdowns than McNair. Trent Green Youll get the death penalty and end up on your back. He set the passing yardage record in 1979 and then broke it in 1980 and 1981. He led the Titans to the franchises first Super Bowl berth in 2000. Greg Landry The margin of victory grew steadily each year for Alcorn, which won 42-35 in 1992, 31-22 in 1993and 52-34 in 1994. 87. His teams were always in the playoffs and he managed to grab two rings on his way out. He is as advertised by his legendary father! McNairs left hamstring meant he couldnt run at all. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The night of his death, McNair put his children to bed, then at 11:00p.m. he texted Kazemi "On my way. Steve Beuerlein In that contest, McNair returned from an injury and helped Alcorn State, trailing late in the final period, move deep into Tigers' territory. That probably had more to do with the color of his skin than his actually ability, unfortunately. 80. Most Valuable Player (2006) 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award 3 Pro Bowl selections. However, his best game statistically and arguably, impactfulness too came in his first-ever start. Join our linker program. Tell you what, you put him behind our line and let him throw to our receivers at Miami. 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. However, McNair later bailed Kazemi out of jail. It's time to look at FCS HBCU football coaches with professional football experience and how they performed on the field in the 2022 season. Since postseason statistics don't count, the records will show McNair with 16,823 career total yards, 2,158 more than 1990 Heisman winner Ty Detmer had at Brigham Young from 1988-91. Steve McNair was a highlight reel quarterback for the Tennessee TitansWhi. He was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls, and won 1 MVP award. In the process, he surpassed more than a dozen records and was named an All-American. McNair is the last non-FBS player to finish in the top 10. Steve McNair Death Cause, Date and Place. Sahel Kazemi was 20 years old and swept up: He gave her a Cadillac Escalade for her birthday and took her on trips to places such as Key West, Fla., and Las Vegas. Alcorn State University. Our Michael Fabiano talks about the potential fantasy football value of the Arkansas running back. 69. Denigrating his season isnt much different than saying the record-breaking seasons by Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray didnt deserve Heisman consideration because of the Big 12s high-scoring style. On July 4, 2009, Steve McNair and Sahel 'Jenni' Kazemi were found dead with gunshot wounds in a condo that McNair had rented in Nashville. 66. Roman Gabriel 35. Deceased : July 4, 2009. But McNair decided to play his senior year. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. McNair played college football at Alcorn State in Lorman, Mississippi, where he won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the top player in NCAA Division I-AA. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Rodgers already has two MVP awards and a Super Bowl ring on his resume. Keenum has the all-DI record, but Keenum putting up a few more yards against UTEP is not nearly as cool as McNairs years-long devastation of a team his school has deep feelings about. In a statement to the AP, Ozzie Newsome, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, stated:[37][48]. In the final six minutes, the lead changed four times as McNair had to rally his Alcorn State troops from behind twice in the last four minutes of the game. He also did not play the full game in Week 3, however, the game was won by the Ravens, 2623. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1st in career total offense per game: 400.5 yards per game, 1st in total offense in a season per game: 527.2 yards per game, 1st in career total offense gained against one opponent per game (min. Drew Bledsoe Jim Everett Steve's first season in 1991 was one of the best numbers ever put together by a freshman. Overall, Lance went17-0 as starter. Keep in mind, this is a comparison of FCS careers ONLY, so NFL and professional accomplishments do not factor in. At least Brees has a ring and will go down as one of the most prolific passers in league history. And what a start it was! Rushing touchdowns: 37. AP Photo/Santa Barbara News-Press, Mike Eliason, File. 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. She told people that she was in . McNair came in and threw a touchdown to Erron Kinney; a missed Steelers field goal attempt resulted in the Titans winning 2320. . 1995 Ultra #3 Garrison Hearst - 7th Inning Stretch: Sportscards, Comics & Gaming - Check out your favorite player cards listed in Beckett Marketplace. She then fired three more shots at close range, sat on the couch next to his body . Thats the FCS record, and so is McNair doing it nine times over a career. He announced his retirement following the 2007 season. All rights reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Take SWAC champion Jackson State for example. 527.2 is the number the NCAA has. Awards And Honors. 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. Here are the awards won by McNair and Lance during their college careers. 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. But he really wasnt mobile at all. After the 2005 season, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he played for two seasons before retiring. 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. Those are the numbers the government does not want you to read. After that, well dive into the top 20 in more detail. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for McNair's high school's Boys Tennis teams. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. STEVE MCNAIR'S DEATH: Titans legend seemingly led double life. In December of the 2003 season, an injured calf and ankle kept McNair sidelined for two games, though he still finished with the best numbers of his career, including 3,215 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes, just seven interceptions,[16] and a quarterback rating of 100.4. Randall Cunningham He was like a linebacker playing quarterback.. Steve McNair QB | Ultimate Legends 335K. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. George Blanda 37. 28. Over the next five games, O'Donnell led the Titans to a 41 record. 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). Donald Ray Ross, Marcus Hinton, brother Tim, and Kobie Jenkins were respectively known around the program as Deuce, Six-Six, Belushi, and Mophead. February 14,1973 MVP has been shared in the past (such as '03, with Peyton Manning and Steve McNair), even Super Bowl MVP has been shared (with teammates Harvey Martin and Randy White splitting the award in 1977). By HBCU Gameday Newswire. Moon shattered records in Canada before finally getting his chance in the NFL. National talk radio shows devoted more airwaves than at any other time in history to discussion of a non-FBS players Heisman chances. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Phil Simms 43. The question is whether McNair, who had back surgery Sept. 19, will have any problems with his back or with his timing after missing the last five games for the Titans (5-1). His deal: $28 million over seven years, with almost $10 million guaranteed. McNair was riding in his own pickup truck as a passenger when the police stopped the truck's driver, McNair's brother-in-law, for speeding. He played in a run-first offense, so he never really got a chance to air it out. Roethlisberger started off his career as more of a game manager (especially on that first Super Bowl team), but hes proven over the last decade hes capable of being the focal point of the offense. Steve LaTreal McNair (Air) Position: QB Throws: Right. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens. This was Sapp talking to a Clarion Ledger reporter at media day for the Heisman finalists in 1994. Elway was very good for a very long time. 175 atts. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 99 (156th overall since 1960). Charley Johnson 99 Everson Griffen RE | Limited Edition 326K. McNair did not see his first action until the last two series of the fourth quarter in a November game versus the Cleveland Browns. 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. 75. 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. The sentence is trying to stop the Mac. It's been thirteen years since the world tragically lost former Alcorn State quarterback and first round draft pick Steve McNair. College: Alcorn State. Meanwhile, there is a great chance you have never heard of a single player McNair targeted with a college pass. 73. . McNair won two SWAC Championships during his career, winning Alcorn State's first SWAC title since 1984 in 1992, later adding the 1994 title. You be the judge. 89. Alex Smith 44. Tony Romo [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. Bert Jones 36. Hes also got those four rings. [26], McNair was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame in 2012 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2020. McNair helped Alcorn State to another good year in 1993, as the Braves upped their record to 83 while McNair threw for more than 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. 53. Dave Krieg Cam Newton 39. . All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. His time as the best quarterback in the league did not last very long but it was impressive. Jim Zorn [46], Titans owner Bud Adams released a statement regarding McNair:[47]. The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of This was because of a sternum injury incurred in a 1714 win over the Kansas City Chiefs the previous game. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/nfl-100-best-quarterbacks. 35. He also cut his interceptions to ten, helping his quarterback rating climb to 80.1. The Mariners offered him $15,000 and a college scholarship to sign and play baseball, but he turned down the offer and enrolled at Alcorn. Steve McNair died, and the world around him shook. They debated whether the SWAC was a tough enough league for Alcorns record-setting QB to win what is typically an award only for FBS power-conference players. Russell Wilson He had a strong arm, a quick release and was supremely accurate. McNair and Lance each thrived as passers and runners. Alternate titles: Air McNair, Steve LaTreal McNair. And since then, hes added another ring and put up a record-breaking performance in Super Bowl 52. Alcorn State legend Steve McNair, who made three Pro Bowls with the Tennessee Titans and . Brett Favre continues to have the ability to will his team to victory, which is exactly what he did in leading the Packers to a 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers. He opened his own restaurant in Nashville, which he named Gridiron9. McNair's 476 yards in the air and 110 on the ground in a 47-44 . McNair was in the passenger seat and Vent Gordon, a chef at a restaurant McNair owned, was in the back seat. 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. 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. Forgot your password? McNair and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning were named co-NFL MVPs following the 2003 season, which ended for the Titans in a playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. USA TODAY Sports is looking back at the last century of football. 63. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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