Steve To The Heavens: Remembering The Great “Air” McNair

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Published: July 4, 2009

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... thanks for our country, something is poised to always go wrong.

Today, we experienced sadness with the loss of NFL great, Steve "Air" McNair.

McNair was born Feb. 14, 1973, in Mount Olive, Miss.

His football career took off while in college, playing for Alcorn State, a Division 1-AA team in the college ranks. He had a successful campaign during his time there, winning the Walter Payton Award for nations top player, while just coming short of a Heisman Trophy.

In 1995, he was selected third overall by the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans), a great selection, but surprised by some for being selected high while not playing in the so-called greatest competition.

Two years later McNair became the starter, doing so in great fashion. Steve passed for 2,655 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, the fewest amount for a single season in franchise history.

The next season, his dominance improved, throwing for 3,228 yard...

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