11 ranked men's hoops teams in action tonight, DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed. 25. 68. August 12, 2021. McNair's four-year career is arguably the best of any player at any position in FCS history. 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. 9 was retired by the Titans. 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 (1995-2008), primarily while playing for the Tennessee Titans. He didnt have an all-time FCS receiver like Rice or Randy Moss. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. McNair played in all sixteen games in 2000 but did not start the first of two annual games against the Steelers. Here's a deeper look at the season. 65. He retired with just about every passing record and won three rings (only one Super Bowl, though) over the course of his career. 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He was the starting quarterback for Alcorn State for all but one game in his four-year college football career. Matt Hasselbeck 1994 was the year that the legend of Air II Steve's older brother Fred was the original McNair was cemented in history. 99 Everson Griffen RE | Limited Edition 326K. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 35. In the days leading up to Steve McNair's death, he spent time at Nashville bars, went fishing and helped put his . McNair's first season as the Oilers' starter in 1997 (the team's first year in Tennessee) resulted in an 88 record for the team, which played its home games at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. That included Bo Jacksons time on the Plains. 38. 1 overall in the 1995 draft. 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. 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. 4,544/2,733/31,304 yds. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing. Bio. McNair helped Baltimore to a 133 record and an AFC North Championship. Stan Becton joined NCAA.com in 2021 and has since served as an FCS, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter. 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. 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. He spent all but two years of his career with the franchise, as the Oilers moved to Nashville and became the Titans. McNair has higher counting stats than Lance (completions, attempts, yards, touchdowns) through the air while playing in five fewer games. Steve McNair Age. Steve McNair was born on February 14, 1973. McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was an All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. At least Brees has a ring and will go down as one of the most prolific passers in league history. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. Eli Manning Bob Griese 58. [15] All charges related to the incident were later dropped.[6]. Earl Morrall Rest In Peace!!! Go Brian Sipe.). McNair won two SWAC Championships during his career, winning Alcorn State's first SWAC title since 1984 in 1992, later adding the 1994 title. Air II McNairs 1994 at Alcorn State might be the best QB season college football will ever have. 3 overall by the Houston Oilers in 1995. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. McNair was drafted in the 35th round of the 1991 MLB draft out of Mount Olive. 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. The Legacy of Air McNair. McNair was drafted No. 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. Neil Lomax Join our linker program. Lance was a more efficient passer than McNair, having a higher completion percentage and more yards per attempt. McNair played with the Titans franchise for 11 seasons before finishing his career with the Baltimore Ravens (200608). 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. 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. Eight HBCUs have won 14 games in DI men's basketball tournament history. But whos the better FCS legend between Steve McNair and Trey Lance? Awards: Walter Payton | Buck Buchanan | Jerry Rice 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. 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). His No. Its not just that Sports Illustrated put this out right before the Sam Houston State game: The Ledger noted at one point: The major TV networks show McNair highlights virtually every time they do a Heisman segment.. Meanwhile, there is a great chance you have never heard of a single player McNair targeted with a college pass. McNair's 476 yards in the air and 110 on the ground in a 47-44 . But he really wasnt mobile at all. Alcorn State walked away victorious 41-37. Do you have a blog? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 48. He threw for 31,304 yards and 174 touchdowns. Michael Vick It's been thirteen years since the world tragically lost former Alcorn State quarterback and first round draft pick Steve McNair. He was also the team's most effective rusher, tying George for the club lead with five scores. Drew Bledsoe The performance of Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams in Super Bowl XXII was so good, its memory has survived 20 years. 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. Steve McNair Stats, Bio. [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. What an arm! Steve McNair Death Cause, Date and Place. Drafted: 1995 Rnd 1, Pick 3 by HOU. Lance only has one option for his best season as his only full season was in 2019. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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Ive said before that hes the best college football player in the country, Alcorn head man Cardell Jones told the Hattiesburg American. Here are Steve McNairs career passing stats in college. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Here's a head-to-head analysis ranking the candidates. However, his best game statistically and arguably, impactfulness too came in his first-ever start. He won five championships, made a handful of Pro Bowls and won NFL MVP in 1966. Steve McNair won one NFL Most Valuable Player award. 1995 Ultra #3 Garrison Hearst - 7th Inning Stretch: Sportscards, Comics & Gaming - Check out your favorite player cards listed in Beckett Marketplace. 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. 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. Here are the awards won by McNair and Lance during their college careers. To celebrate the 100th year of the NFL, our crew at USA TODAY Sports is looking back at the last century of football. Additionally, he covered the 2021 Celebration Bowl. Trent Green Associated Press. The divisional realignment also placed the Texans and Titans in the . Thats a tough question because he has no weaknesses.. This was Sapp talking to a Clarion Ledger reporter at media day for the Heisman finalists in 1994. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about quarterback Steve McNair on ESPN. 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. Fouts also led the league in every major passing category at least once in his career. https://www.britannica.com/facts/Steve-McNair, 9 (Baltimore Ravens, 20062007) 9 (Tennessee Titans, 19992005) 9 (Houston Oilers, 19951998). Team Stats and Rankings Table; Tot Yds & TO Passing Rushing Penalties; Player PF Yds Ply Y/P TO FL 1stD Cmp Att Yds TD Int NY/A 1stD Att Yds TD Y/A 1stD Pen Yds 1stPy; Team Stats: 348: 4905: 1046: 4.7: 38: 20: 295: 314: 536: It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [6][11], He was a member of the fraternity Omega Psi Phi, highlighting his allegiance by tattooing "Omega Man" on his arm. Charley Johnson I wanted to live up to the name-McNair. No comments have been submitted for this card yet. Now football does a wave it would rather not, waving goodbye to the players who simultaneously grew the game and their legacies. 80. 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. What we admired most about Steve when we played against him was his competitive spirit, and we were lucky enough to have that with us for two years. Steve McNair Please check your email for a confirmation. He's that good," said Troy University head coach Steve Blakeney in November '94. Jon Kitna Additionally, McNair never lost to rival Jackson State he gained the most yards any FCS player has ever gained against an opponent against the Tigers in his career. McNair was in the passenger seat and Vent Gordon, a chef at a restaurant McNair owned, was in the back seat. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 51. He played college football for Alcorn State University. Jeff Blake 54. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. The future NFL MVP was a first-team all-conference selection every year during his college career. Brad Johnson 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. He played in a run-first offense, so he never really got a chance to air it out. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens. By the end of it, Pittsburgh was throwing it all over the field, and Bradshaw proved capable of playing a more important role. 95. 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. 98. Its hard to win at Alcorn, and thats why the Braves barely won anything for 20 years after McNairs exit. Here are Steve McNair'scareer rushingstats in college. Steve McNair. 9 and Eddie George's No. The Braves went to play Jim Tressels Youngstown State, then the gold standard in FCS. Dave Krieg Position: QB. *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. Jim Everett (Video by Courtney Cronin/The Clarion-Ledger). Check out Steve Mcnair's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com McNair was about 60 percent, his brother, Tim, said after. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Alcorn St. (Just kidding, youre wonderful, Brian Sipe. Andy Dalton He opened his own restaurant in Nashville, which he named Gridiron9. 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. McNair did not see his first action until the last two series of the fourth quarter in a November game versus the Cleveland Browns. He was already an accomplished college QB, a three-year starter whod set all the schools big passing records. 36. Steve McNair was 6 ft 2 inches, 230 lb (1.88 m, 104 kg). 67. The margin of victory grew steadily each year for Alcorn, which won 42-35 in 1992, 31-22 in 1993and 52-34 in 1994. Updates? McNair surpassed 600 yards of offense in a game FIVE times during his . 71. We couldnt believe some of the things he did against defenses that were designed specifically to stop him. Len Dawson McNair and Barry Sanders (oh, especially Sanders) are among the guys most shorted by that policy. Rich Gannon 41. In his stead entered Neil O'Donnell, a veteran who had guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Super Bowl four years earlier. McNair also has 14,496 yards passing and 119 TDs. 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. 73. [21], On May 9, 2007, McNair was arrested in Nashville for drunk driving even though he was not driving at the time. 87. Steve McNair attended Alcorn State University. Until the next guy came along, Montana was the best to every play the position. Steve McNair Quotes. Steve LaTreal McNair (Air) Position: QB Throws: Right. On July 4, 2009, the former Titans player was found in his downtown Nashville condo . In a statement to the AP, Ozzie Newsome, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, stated:[37][48]. He led the Titans to the franchises first Super Bowl berth in 2000. 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). McNair and Lance each thrived as passers and runners. The bodies were discovered at 105 Lea Avenue in downtown Nashville, in a condominium rented by Steve. 75. His resurgence in Arizona lands him on this list. In 1994, Blakeney lost 47-44 to Alcorn when McNair had 476 passing and 110 rushing yards. Matt Schaub 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. In 2007, McNair did not play in Week 2 against the Jets in which the Ravens won 2013. He won three consecutive MVP awards from 1995 to 1997. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Walter Payton Award 199531997 . Brady continues to play at an elite level well past his 40th birthday. 60.1/82.8 RTG. After the 2005 season, McNair was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, with whom he played for two seasons before retiring. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Ken Anderson 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. . Lance gained over 2,700 passing yards and 1,100 rushing yards as he led North Dakota State to an undefeated regular season and the FCS national title, taking home championship most outstanding player honors. Join our linker program. Steve McNair was a highlight reel quarterback for the Tennessee TitansWhi. Andrew Luck Over the next five games, O'Donnell led the Titans to a 41 record. The Sept. 26, 1994 edition of Sports Illustrated shows a scrambling McNair in a white Alcorn jersey and a gold helmet. McNair was known for his tenacity in playing through injuries and his dexterity as a scrambler or passer. The start of Marinos career was simply brilliant. You can follow him on Twitter @stan_becton. Instead, he went #3 to the Houston Oilers in 95. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Blakeney later became Troys head coach. Even Texas Techs B.J. UCL Stats: Benzema's historic 32, Vinicius emulates Cruyff, Haaland's 0. 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. That included Bo Jackson's time on the Plains. Pro Football References approximate value AV rankings, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The closest the Tigers got was in McNair's freshman year in 1991, when they lost 18-16. Randall Cunningham And what a start it was! : Larry Beightol (Offensive Line), . Rich Gannon Archie Manning 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. Many of his records set during his career (see in the records section below) came during this season. 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. Kerry Collins Theres a reason why coaches dont ask their players to do that anymore: Its really hard. Lynn Dickey The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Early in the season, McNair was diagnosed with an inflamed disk following the Titans' 3635 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and needed surgery. 85. 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. "She just had it made, you . Instead, hell have to settle for those three rings. His older brother Fred, who also played QB at Alcorn and wore #9, was Air McNair. Sorry, Ryan Fitzpatrick. The obvious point: thousands of QBs have played in lower-level conferences, and nobody has ever put together a resume like McNairs. [20] However, on June 7, 2006, the two teams worked out a deal to send McNair to the Ravens for a 4th-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. 2003 AP MVP. Top-5 all-time players: North Dakota State | Montana | Eastern Washington | Harvard| Yale | Villanova | Delaware MORE:Here are 6 can't-miss HBCU football game-day atmospheres. 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. McNair completed 18 of 29 pass attempts for 173 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions as the Ravens lost, 156. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Tommy Kramer "Steve McNair is the best football player I've ever seen," said a guy who coached maybe the best athlete in history. 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. 3x Pro Bowl. DeAndre Hopkins leads the way. Phil Simms Steve McNair had 174 touchdowns over his career. Philip Rivers Encyclopdia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them. McNair's career at FCS Alcorn State was an anomaly. [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. Today, like in McNairs time, players from the lower levels are effectively ineligible. Breaking containment, defense is on trial, this is the arraignment. Led Mount Olive to state championship as a 16-year-old junior. After thirteen seasons in the NFL, McNair announced his retirement from professional football in April 2008. 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. Babe Parilli 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. Warner had a weird career. The body was discovered alongside the body of a young woman named Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. Hes also got those four rings. As a junior, McNair led the Mount Olive Pirates to the state championship. The NFLs draft advisory committee told him hed be a first- or second-round pick, which wouldve let him buy a Lexus hed thought about often, as hed explained to the Clarion Ledger. For the regular season finale against Jackson State, a radio station in Oklahoma City reached out to carry the broadcast. You come, you better play. McNair showed up as a true freshman in 1991. Height: 6-2 Weight: 235. To answer that question, well look at a side-by-side breakdown of the collegiate careers of McNair and Lance from the statistics to the accolades. He established the Steve McNair Foundation to benefit youth charities and hosted his first youth football camp in 1999 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Vinny Testaverde The guy was hurt so bad, he couldnt hardly walk and he was still out there flinging it. February 14, 1973 Mississippi. [9] An All-State selection (offense), McNair was named an All-American by Super Prep magazine (defense). Carson Palmer 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). George Blanda 37. The driver failed a field sobriety test and was arrested for DUI; McNair was charged with DUI by consent. Our Steven J. Gaither tells the story of McNair and his journey to . 2005 NFLPA Alan Page Community Award. Fisher said he might pick his starter Saturday or just before kickoff. [22] The quarterback's charge was dropped on July 10, 2007 when McNair's brother-in-law pleaded guilty to reckless driving.[23]. inNashville,TN, College: Alcorn State legend Steve McNair, who made three Pro Bowls with the Tennessee Titans and . 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. Do you have a sports website? Steve McNair. We all sat around and watched him Thanksgiving weekend. McNair missed the 2004 season's fourth game with a bruised sternum, an injury suffered the previous week against Jacksonville,[17] and played in only five more games that season. Youngs prime was short but, man, was it good. The vehicle was registered in the names of both McNair and Kazemi. He had a strong arm, a quick release and was supremely accurate. 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