Steve McNair Found Shot To Death

It's not really Longhorns-related, but it's relevant to a lot of football fans, especially those of the Houston Oilers and Vince's predecessor at Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair has been killed. Police said McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville.

RIP, Steve. You were a good guy.

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stunning....

terrible, terrible news…. One of the best QB’s of the modern era and from what I have read a great humanitarian too. Prayers go out to his family….

by the1austin on Jul 4, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions

very shocking

I couldn’t believe the news when I came home from work. He was a fave QB of mine, and I can only HOPE, Vince will grow up to be like him

RIP Steve

by vy til i die on Jul 4, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Not to mention,

a mentor to Vince and someone who took great interest in his young career. Really shocking news.

I've been fuelin' my dreams eatin' greens and beans.

by 16thLonghorn on Jul 4, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions

That killed me when McNair was nudged out of Tennessee. I had hoped he’d remain and be able to help mentor and pass the torch to Vince over a couple of seasons. I mean, I was glad to have him come out here to Maryland, but I couldn’t think of a better player for Vince to emulate in his development.

by burntorangehorn on Jul 4, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

wow.

i was only a casual fan of SM at most, but this just took the legs out from under me. Absolutely shocking and tragic. May God grant peace unto his family, friends, and fans.

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Jul 4, 2009 11:59 PM CDT reply actions

Sometimes

I hate this world

"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden

by run Bevo run on Jul 5, 2009 1:42 AM CDT reply actions

I remember watching Steve

on television while he was at Alcorn State. He was an amazing quarterback and an even more amazing athlete. Prior to McNair, I don’t think I had ever heard of Alcorn State or knew where it was located (Lorman, MS.)

Rest in peace #9, you will be missed.

Here are VY’s comments about McNair’s death

by NeTexHorn on Jul 5, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

I do not understand

This guy really seemed to have it all … great career, great reputation, amazing family. And he was cheating on his wife and four boys with some 20-year-old honey?

Of course, he did NOT deserve to die for his indiscretions. But I don’t understand why it’s so hard for athletes to just appreciate what they have, rather than always looking for the next hot bod. Seems like it just makes life more messy and complicated, not better.

My prayers to his family and friends. And to VY – I hope this doesn’t further complicate his mental outlook. I’ve been concerned about him already – prior to this – just as many of us have.

Watch out, I bite.

by EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel on Jul 5, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions

i was under the impression that he was getting divorced?

Time for a playoff.

by Hook'em13 on Jul 6, 2009 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions

That's a confusing point

According to the woman’s family, she claimed he was getting divorced. But there was no divorce filed in court as of yet, and nobody else is talking about a possible divorce.

Makes you wonder if he changed his mind … don’t know what other motive she might have for killing the golden goose.

Very sad, all around.

Watch out, I bite.

by EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel on Jul 6, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions