Former Titan QB Steve McNair found dead
by JerBear50 on Jul 4, 2009 5:08 PM CDT
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Alcorn State alum and former NFL MVP Steve McNair was found shot to death in his Nashville home, along with a female victim. The police have not revealed much in the way of details and have not released the identity of the woman. McNair spent his career with the Oilers, Titans, and Ravens, and was Co-MVP along with Peyton Manning in 2003. He was 36 years old.
[Note by WCG, 07/04/09 6:51 PM EDT ]If you would like to read more in the coming days, I'm sure Music City Miracles will be keeping everybody updated.
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Awesome
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by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 6, 2009 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was great
thank you for posting … RIP Air McNair — toughest S.O.B. on the field.
Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.
by junkhorse on Jul 6, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shocking.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Too many deaths this past 2 weeks…..
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 4, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard Jamie Dukes on NFLN
say he had heard it was a murder suicide.
Regardless, tragic news. I always have thought highly of McNair’s football character. RIP
by rdent4hof on Jul 4, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They've pulled that story
The woman is definitely not his wife, she’s with family out-of-state.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 4, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=10643962
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 4, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully the girlfriend
wasn’t a suprise, otherwise you have to deal with your husbands death and the fact that he was an asshole.
by mike b on Jul 5, 2009 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
she's not a surprise
the two have been linked before. one of the many reasons why straying is very bad. this is a very sad story.
by reefermadness3 on Jul 5, 2009 3:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another network was talking about that just a little while ago.
Apparently McNair was shot multiple times, but the woman only had one gunshot wound and the gun was lying next to her. Also, the police haven’t come out and said that it was a murder/suicide, but they did say that they are not looking for any suspects. My guess is that it’s a murder/suicide, but the police are just covering their own asses in case anything turns up unexpected, being that it’s a high profile case.
"Well, we didn't block real good but we made up for it by not tackling."
- John McKay
by JerBear50 on Jul 5, 2009 4:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is very sad news
i’m speechless and atr the moment crying. Air McNair was my football idol growing up. just a sad day for the NFL and it’s fans.
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 4, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
R.I.P.
to the toughest quarterback of all time
by Staleystan595455 on Jul 4, 2009 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a crying shame
When will the violence end? It’s another very sad day for all fans of the game. I am very sad that this had to happen to another football idol.
by davis0169 on Jul 4, 2009 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
steve mcnair
i liked the way he played and would have liked him even more in abears uniform . he was a fore runner of a michael vick type. may god rest his soul. sad and tragic waste.r.i.p.
by stepeo on Jul 5, 2009 6:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of all the recent celebrity deaths
this is the only one that made me sad.
RIP Air McNair
"If God had wanted man to play soccer, He wouldn't have given us arms" - Ditka
by EricEmpire on Jul 5, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP Air McNair
He probably told her their relationship was over. Sad, sad news.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jul 5, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't speculate
Its sad enough without people making theories.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 5, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what we do
It’s perfectly fine to speculate; that’s what these sites are for. I’m not disgracing him in any way by discussing about what might have happened. Please redirect your anger to the person responsible for this atrocity.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jul 5, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
It’s perfectly fine to speculate; that’s what these sites are for.
this is an nfl football site following the chicago nfl team, this is not a “how did the famous person die? let’s make up stories that add no value to anything” site.
by mike b on Jul 5, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, so it's only ok some of the time to express an opinion.
If you scroll above, you can plainly see there’s plenty of people who have done the same exact thing.
this is an nfl football site following the chicago nfl team, this is not a "how did the famous person die?
Yeah, and it was actually posted by someone else on a NFL football site. So it’s my perogative to comment on it as long as it’s appropriate.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jul 5, 2009 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I thought the same thing to your first comment
similar to the Al green Hot grits incident.
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 6, 2009 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing you said was offensive propheteer.
by rdent4hof on Jul 6, 2009 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jul 6, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm just impressed
that you “probbaly” know what happened.
by mike b on Jul 6, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when Chris Benoit died
I was very distraught because I loved watching him wrestle since the early 90’s, but I was pretty much shunned by my associates because I thought it was a murder suicide, which it actually turned out to be.
Long story short, It’s not like propheteer’s being a douchebag like those other idiots on the Michael Jackson post.
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 6, 2009 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was a michael jackson thread?
why?
by mike b on Jul 6, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was rediculous.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jul 6, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to the true "ironman" of football...
R.I.P.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jul 5, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jul 6, 2009 8:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What A Shame!
Looks like the girlfriend did him then did herself. Or somebody set up the crime scene to make it look that way. Danm Steve, wasn’t 20 years old a little young for ya?
by Gesiakob on Jul 6, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No pity here
Shacked up with a 20 year broad while a wife and 4 kids sit at home. 2 DUI arrests in his past too, plus (surprise) an illegal gun possession arrest.
My prayers go out to the McNair widow and children.
$136 million payroll for a .500 style ballclub. Good work Jim.
by BLou on Jul 6, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what does any of that shit have to do with him being murdered?
I guess you’re an expert though, seeing that you’ve never done any wrong in your life…
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 6, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, aren't you a judgmental arse
Shocking.
Have a little class, Mikey.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If
you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change!
by rdent4hof on Jul 7, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I reached my goal for the day!
Thanks!
by rdent4hof on Jul 7, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
death penalty for adultery???
Yeah, that makes sense. Get a grip for once.
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
--Winston Churchill
by lookingdeadred on Jul 7, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Never Said That!
I am deeply saddened by the demise of Steve McNair. It is extremely unfortunate he was murdered. I’m just saying that he made a bad choice in getting involved with a woman almost half his age. That choice cost him his life!
by Gesiakob on Jul 6, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no it didn't
it’s perfectly legal. she’s an adult, and so was McNair. The only choice that costed lives was the woman deciding to take their lives. it, doesn’t matter if she was 20, or 120 years old. murder is murder. To think that her being 20 is the reason she did what she did is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.
Who exactly are you replying to?
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 7, 2009 6:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
120 year olds
Sign me up! Eat your heart out blue hairs.
by rdent4hof on Jul 7, 2009 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ROFL
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 7, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get back on track.
This is first and foremost a Chcago Bears blog. We also discuss the NFL as a whole, and sometimes touch on other sports besides football if something else is going on that is worth discussing.
With the continual growth of this website, we have seen an increase in voices and a wider diversity of opinions, which is remarkable. It is exactly what we want to see, and what the bossman, WCG, has worked his tail off to achieve.
That being said, this is not a forum to debate morals, political nuances, or personal value systems. We certainly do not expect everyone to agree with everyone else, and we encourage those who disagree to speak up, as we have a wide variety of opinions on this blog.
But let’s just keep in mind why we are here, and what our platform is about. When topics of Matt Jones or Brandon Marshall come up, it is natural to talk about their legal history. But when the discussions deviate from a football theme and jump into a personal value system argument, then we have gone too far, but only because this is not the appropriate place for that.
The death of Steve McNair was incredibly tragic, and when we hear about things like this, it can really spark some strong personal feelings and emotions. I have my own, but I also realize that this is not a forum to pass judgement or get into an argument about right versus wrong on a moral or legal level.
Windy City Gridiron encourages debate, and does not wish to stifle your voices or opinons, but we have to remain inside the context of the purpose of why we are here. Please respect that, and keep the discussions within that realm.
Thanks for understanding.
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by Dane Noble on Jul 7, 2009 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
breaking up the rant a lttle bit...
this is exactly the kind of thing that’s going to get plax off… i see his attorney’s eyes lighting up as we speak…
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jul 7, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to sound like an ass
but how does this get plax off????
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 7, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the biggest(and lately, the only) argument sports figures have for carrying weapons
is personal safety… i can totally see his lawyer somehow tying this into his defense, and closing argument. think about it, it seems just too easy to me. it becomes alot easier to sympathize with plax now…
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jul 7, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, not really
The situations aren’t the same at all, IMO.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Jul 7, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok well...
Let’s say Steve had a gun…. would he even have been able to use it if he never thought his girlfriend was going to shoot him? She just got the gun last week so I’m pretty sure he never saw it coming so if he owned a gun I don’t think it would’ve mattered.
Again Plax is a moron who shot himself in the leg in a club. Hey Plax they put safties on guns for a reason.
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 7, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
An ex-player going to see his side who got shot does not equal a player who takes a loaded gun into a club and accidentally shot himself.
I don’t feel sorry for Plax before, now, or ever. He made a moronic decision. What, was the Boogie Man going to get him in an NYC nightclub?
I’m sorry, this is a dumb argument.
I'M A MAN! I'M 23!
by ChiFan13 on Jul 7, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what argument?
it’s real simple, and any attorney who is half as good as what he charges would use it. “if, if, if” means nothing, we could do that all day. my only point, while you two discuss whatever it is you’re discussing, is that they’ll use it. it’s too high profile and it makes too much sense.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
by windycity72 on Jul 7, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude.
Seriously? I really have to be careful to not come across as hypocritical… but to discern that McNair’s death will somehow have any friggin impact on Plax’s legal situation, is simply ___________. You fill in the blank.
LSU Tigers Baseball... NCAA National Champions- 2009.
by Dane Noble on Jul 7, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ludicris is the word.
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 7, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much for not debating this...
To think I got lambasted for these eight words…
He probably told her their relationship was over
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
by propheteer on Jul 9, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve McNair And His Bears Connection.
Jeff Fisher, the Coach of the Tennessee Titan’s drafted McNair out of college. Jeff Fisher was a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl team. Being that Steve McNair was an icon in the sperting and football world, I think discussion of his unfortunate demise has relavance to the football world.
by Gesiakob on Jul 7, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very true
Nice use of the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon rule. Makes everything relevent! Football is football and he played so we should take about it.
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 7, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol.
LSU Tigers Baseball... NCAA National Champions- 2009.
by Dane Noble on Jul 7, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be a cool fanpost
six degrees of the Chicago Bears…
Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...
by ifuwannacrownem on Jul 8, 2009 5:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I get Edited Again GeauxBears?
At least Ditka agrees with me because I know you don’t.
by Gesiakob on Jul 7, 2009 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you do not understand his sarcasm.
LSU Tigers Baseball... NCAA National Champions- 2009.
by Dane Noble on Jul 7, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You get me.
You really do. Thank you.
I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T
by Ditkavsworld on Jul 8, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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