Sometimes, when she's rushing to a game or going to Bible study, it hits her -- the absence of tears and drama, the return to normal. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Thus, all of Steves assets were left to her. Image via ABC. But plans change. She loves taking care of people. But she put off doing the paperwork, and Alcorn was the school that offered her a scholarship. "I know what he's thinking. Sahel Kazemi allegedly shot and killed Steve McNair, then herself. I don't want to be here by myself. I do know that. He was also named First-Team All-SWAC for the third year in a row. And them. But if I'm playing basketball, I kind of look up there and tell her to sshhhhh." 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. Years ago, after Cartwright lost her own husband, Steve had told her to pack her bags and come live with them. Steve McNair would have been 40 today - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame She always worried where he was. "I don't want to be alone," she says. 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. He added, "We believe now, at this time, that McNair was seated on the sofa and likely was asleep, and we believe that . He said he had to go, and kissed the boys goodbye. Eventually, there will be more goodbyes. He went on to commit to play wide receiver at Southern Miss before playing at Pearl River Community College. She is dating someone, but meeting people has been a struggle. Mechelle knows life will change again soon, when Trent gets his driver's license. Similarly, Tyler James McNair was born in 1999 and is currently 20 years old. He'd say, 'I just need some rest.'" Mechelle didn't particularly want to go to such a tiny school. It would not go away. [33], His cousin is NFL linebacker Demario Davis. She never played. But now one of them is leaving, and Mechelle is just trying not to lose it. [48], Titans owner Bud Adams released a statement regarding McNair:[49]. As a junior, McNair led the Mount Olive Pirates to the state championship. [24] The quarterback's charge was dropped on July 10, 2007 when McNair's brother-in-law pleaded guilty to reckless driving.[25]. McNair holds an Oilers jersey with NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and McNair's mother, Lucille, April 22, 1995 in New York. Ex-linemen tell stories about how she used to sit in the stands and yell at them to protect her husband. A post shared by Tyler McNair (@_tylahh_). "I think it was important for [Lucille] because you see a part of your son you lost," Mechelle says. When he headed back east after winter break, Trent refused to go to the airport because he didn't want to cry. I know how it is when you ain't got nothing,and I never believed that I would be in this position to help other people," said Lucille. In the process, he surpassed more than a dozen records and was named an All-American. McNair finished the 2003 season as the league leader in passer rating and became the youngest player in NFL history to pass for 20,000 yards and run for 3,000 yards. The Players Association's filed a grievance on his behalf in which an arbitrator ruled that the team violated its contract, opening the possibility for a trade. Trent shows flashes of great talent at quarterback, but he won't play the position. 3 in the NFL draft. I don't want to be here by myself. One year after former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was shot and killed, details emerge about the life of Sahel Kazemi, the woman who police say pulled the trigger then turned the gun on herself. Where Are Steve McNair's Wife and Kids Now? - The Cinemaholic Everyone changed. When McNair was alive, if one of the boys was struggling with a batting stance or a shot, he could go outside, spend 30 minutes with him and get it figured out. [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. After killing Steve, Kazemi killed herself, and her body was also laying down on the floor. Every season, Mechelle sends Trent's basketball schedule to Mu and to Zach Piller. Piller downplays his involvement. This past summer, Mechelle and her sons visited Lucille in Mississippi. He was a tenacious defender who helped his team win two state championships. Late Steve McNair's Wife, Mechelle McNair Is Still Grieving His Husband He ran his finger through the print and sounded out the words he knew. Keep in mind, its a $1 million dollar home that he built for his mom. Today, his estate is still dealing with his lack of planning. The vision of a 10-year-old boy holding a knife was like a cold bucket of water in the face. She has thought about becoming a foster parent. And them. McNair returned against the St. Louis Rams, and with McNair starting, Tennessee won seven of its last nine games, good for a record of 133 and second place in the AFC Central. McNair had dreams of his restaurant becoming a chain. It's his way of being around his brother still. "That word will always get to me. She made faces at him to try to get him to stop. But he could be there for McNair's boys. Nothing's going to change how I feel about my husband. She was so happy at the end of their talk, when he said she could attend the next employee meeting. St. Louis scored the first 16 points as McNair struggled . 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. McNair was known for his tenacity in playing through injuries and his dexterity as a scrambler or passer. She and Steve McNair had two sons together. But after Steve's death, the most intimate details of her life were fodder for public consumption. [44][45] The 9mm gun used was found under Kazemi's body and later tests revealed "trace evidence of (gunpowder) residue on her left hand. Nashville Police Chief Ronal Serpas said, "The police department has concluded that Steve McNair was murdered by Sahel Kazemi and that, in turn, Sahel Kazemi killed herself with a single gunshot wound to her head.". But it gets worse, she told Steves mom to pay $3,000 rent or get the hell out! They met at Alcorn State, a historically black college in rural Claiborne County, Mississippi. "He was tough from day one.". God got her through this, she says. She received her degree in nursing years ago. VIDEO: Chelsea Handler Talks About Sex With 50 Cent & Dumping Him Because Of Ciara!!! And on the gridiron,he was magic. It had been a long time since they'd been there. It surprises her and forces her to ask the inevitable question: Who am I when my kids are grown and gone? "He was the first person to come," Tyler says. As for Steven OBryant McNair, who was 15 at the time of Steve Sr.s death, he still resides in Mississippi. Since she loves taking care of others, shes even thinking of becoming a foster parent. He did annoying things, peeking at her test answers, sticking his giant feet on her book bag. I feel like I'm the weakest person sometimes. For whatever reason, Michelle believes that Lucille should have to pay ($3,000/month) to live in the home that her millionaire son built. Nine years later, it's still hard for him to talk about McNair. In the winter of 2016, Tyler was one of the best basketball players at Brentwood Academy, a Christian school with a powerhouse basketball program. [9], The Seattle Mariners drafted him in the 35th round of the 1991 MLB amateur draft.[10]. It is a misdemeanor offense in Tennessee for an owner of a motor vehicle to knowingly allow an intoxicated person to drive the vehicle. "He never cried, not once," Mrs. McNair. Ex-Tennessee tight end Bo Scaife filled Tyler's closet with sneakers. He had four brothers, Fred, Jason, Michael, and Tim. [9], With the third overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, the Houston Oilers and new head coach Jeff Fisher selected McNair, making him at the time the highest-drafted African-American quarterback in NFL history and signing him to a seven-year contract. Steve McNair's No.9 jersey will be retired during a halftime ceremony during Sunday's home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. He did not have a will, creating a painful mess that dragged on for years. Widow of Titans QB Steve McNair Anticipating Another - Tennessee Titans According to Piller, Trent hit five 3-pointers. "He said momma,we need the moneyand I said look,your education is more important," said Lucille. "I can't say that I didn't have my bitter moments. The vehicle was registered in the names of both McNair and Kazemi. Lucille had to rush him to the hospital. ", Tyler, right, and Trent served as honorary 12th Titans in a November game against the Baltimore Ravens. In that contest, McNair returned from an injury and helped Alcorn State, trailing late in the final period, move deep into Tigers' territory. They hug, and Tyler wants to tell her something before she goes back home to Tennessee. In a statement to the AP, Ozzie Newsome, executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, stated:[39][50]. Nearly 5,000 people mourned McNair at Reed Green Coliseum on the campus of Southern Miss. He leaned on his mother, Mechelle, and Tyler, at left. McNair threw for 3,228 yards and 15 touchdowns in '98, and he led the Titans to the Super Bowl a year later. The now 46-year-old widow continues to keep her partners memories alive through her work and hopes that his children do the same. Mechelle grabbed him and told him to stop. Did I know about some other people and some other things? Maybe they would have been anyway, had Steve McNair not been killed. The team would not let him rehab in its building because it feared an injury would force the franchise to pay him $23.46 million (his contract had been restructured so often that his salary cap reached a hard-to-manage amount). There wasn't anything those children wanted that he didn't get for them. When it hit her, she fell to the floor, screaming. We've joined the BHM Digital family of websites and have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Kazemi then lay down beside him and fired a bullet into her head. He was still trying to figure out his world outside of football. Everyone wanted to know what Mechelle was feeling. He made his first playoff start as a Raven against the Colts on January 13, 2007. "He was the first one saying how proud he was of me and how proud my dad would be." But this moment in front of the school is a good one. And I don't feel like that's how God wants us to be.". The pressure to be Steve McNair's son weighs heavily. The funeral program included memories from McNair's mother, his wife . "I loved him. She noticed her husband wasn't home and made a number of phone calls trying to find him. On July 4, 2009, the former Titans player was found in his downtown Nashville condo with multiple gunshot wounds alongside his mistress, Sahel Jenni Kazemi. His blood alcohol was above 0.10, and a 9-mm handgun was sitting in the front of the car. Eventually, he grew on her. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. But plans change. (She was never a suspect). Steve McNair Jr.was still in high school when his dad died, starring on the gridiron at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg. His life was cut short on July 4, 2009, but his legacy lives onin family and those who knew him best. McNair was in the passenger seat and Vent Gordon, a chef at a restaurant McNair owned, was in the back seat. Judy Winslow's character was just nine years old when Family Matters first started. She is a spiritual woman who thanks God every morning for waking up and for allowing the rest of her family to wake up, too. But her sons were terrified and confused. "He was the first person to come," Tyler says. Lucille says Steve gave freely of his time,his talents and his money. Initially, she did not believe her husband was dead. EXCLUSIVE: Steve McNair: A mother's memories, Truck possibly connected to Hinds County jail escape found in Newton County, Woman charged after hitting, killing 19-year-old in Oxford, police say, South Jones band gets invited to 2026 St. Patricks fest in Ireland, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit, Advertising Non-Discrimination Certification. The 2009 murder of Steve McNair: Cops say Kazemi's unraveling life led to murder-suicide. Before she met McNair, Mechelle never thought she would get married. 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). Just because she doesnt know how to manage money doesnt mean she can bully her dead husbands poor old mother! When he headed back east after winter break, Trent refused to go to the airport because he didn't want to cry. Trent will put his hands on his hips and walk to the bench, and it reminds Piller of Steve heading to the huddle. But,according to his mother,that was just a fraction of who Steve McNair was. Furthermore, her younger child, Trenton, is a 64 shooting guard basketball player at Brentwood Academy and has already received an offer from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. I don't. She doesn't want to go through any more pain. Nine years after Mechelle McNair's world caved in, her oldest son, Tyler, is going to NYU on an academic scholarship. Naked Pic of Serena Williams Goes Viral! In happy times, they belted out SWV songs in Mechelle's little, red, two-seater Mercedes, his tiny head bobbing to the music. After his death, Mechelle went to the court and claimed $500,000 each for their children's care and expenses from her husband's assets. It has been exactly ten years of Steve's demise. "I can deal with not having Steve here a lot more because I see him still every day in his boys.". Mechelle McNair filed the lawsuit last week against Vincent Hill, a cameraman known as John Doe, Crime Watch Daily, and one of the show's employees, Andrew Isom. Mechelle McNair married to Steve McNair on 1997 and divorce on 2009. I saidthese boys is kinda special," added Lucille. Steve McNair's widow sues crew of well-known crime show - WKRN News 2 The 45 acre 6 bedroom ranch in Collins, MS was built by McNair for his mother; a gift to a woman, who as a single mom raised 5 rowdy boys in poor, rural Mississippi. Courtesy Mechelle McNair The fact that he was the quarterback everyone on campus was talking about held no currency with Mechelle. After thirteen seasons in the NFL, McNair announced his retirement from professional football in April 2008. Though McNair was an NFL quarterback, he never wanted to force football or sports on his children. But this moment in front of the school is a good one. Tyler tells her everything, even the stuff that can get him grounded. She never imagined she'd leave Mississippi after college to move to Houston with a man who had just been selected at No. [6], McNair had two sons by Mechelle: Tyler and Trenton; and two sons Steve LaTreal McNair Jr. and Steven O'Brian McNair by two other women before they married. I don't. McNair played in all sixteen games in 2000 but did not start the first of two annual games against the Steelers. He was found dead with the body of a young woman, Sahel Kazemi, in a rented house at 105 Lea Avenue in downtown Nashville. In 2002, Tennessee finished the regular season 115 and reached the playoffs. NEW YORK (CBS) "Im gonna have all of u soon," Sahel Kazemi texted Steve McNair, her married lover and former NFL star,. And that I still don't sometimes. [26], In July 2012, McNair was named the 35th greatest quarterback of the NFL's post-merger era, according to Football Nation. She said she couldn't bear to lose both of them. Two Years Later And Steve McNair's Estate Drama Continues Things around the McNair family have been tense, to say the least, since Steve passed in 2009. McNair left a large estate behind that's in probate in both Tennessee and Mississippi. 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. He was a tenacious defender who helped his team win two state championships. Tyler is at New York University on an academic scholarship for a degree in biology while pursuing a career in the entertainment industry as a dancer. In his last days, McNair seemed overwhelmed at times, almost as if he was at a crossroads, Mechelle says. No, I did not." Mechelle had always considered herself a private person. In his last days, McNair seemed overwhelmed at times, almost as if he was at a crossroads, Mechelle says. Christmas break is over, and the house is quiet. Unfortunately, she has been very tight-lipped concerning her professional life. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. She is a spiritual woman who thanks God every morning for waking up and for allowing the rest of her family to wake up, too. To Mechelle, he was sort of a gentle giant, romantic enough to hide an engagement ring in a piece of strawberry cake, country enough to skin a deer and cook it up for his teammates. But when she saw how committed Tyler was to dance, she told him to do what makes him happy. I still love him. He felt pressure from fans, students and coaches to stay on the basketball team. Thank you for subscribing! Deadly Recall: Air McNair is an episode that examines the life, slaying, and aftermath of renowned NFL quarterback Stephen McNair, who died at the age of 36 and left behind a shocked family and fanbase. Here Are The 7 Best Date Night Restaurants in Cleveland! "That word will always get to me. NFL home She had plenty to cheer about by the time the franchise moved to Tennessee in 1997. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. But his phone kept ringing. She says she protects her heart and her kids. ON PRO FOOTBALL; McNair's Take-Control Mother Is Proud of Her Take The pressure to be Steve McNair's son weighs heavily. He made at least $90 million in salary over his 13-year career with the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans and. There were many people at McNair's funeral who vowed to be there for Tyler and Trent. McNair and the Titans reached the AFC Championship game but were unable to reach the Super Bowl, losing to the Oakland Raiders 4124. He was quiet until you knew him, and he waited a while to talk to her. Mechelle sits in the stands and yells at him to "keep your face straight." He also cut his interceptions to ten, helping his quarterback rating climb to 80.1. "They never complained about other children having this and they couldn't have that;they never complained.". Sheoffers this advice to other young athletes who aspire to be Warriors on the field,like McNair. He said he couldn't live without his daddy and wanted to kill himself. McNair was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was an All-Pro and Co-MVP in 2003. When he's at school, he FaceTimes with her at least once a day, so it's almost as if she sees him more when he's in New York. In happy times, they belted out SWV songs in Mechelle's little, red, two-seater Mercedes, his tiny head bobbing to the music. Mechelle appreciates the little things, such as the neighbor who used to replace the boys' basketball net whenever it looked worn, or the random texts Piller sends to the boys to ask how it's going. In the worst times, she kept both of her little boys beside her in bed, where she could keep them close and safe. [34], On July 4, 2009, McNair was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds, along with the body of a 20-year-old woman named Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi, in a condominium rented by McNair in downtown Nashville. He ran his finger through the print and sounded out the words he knew. McNair said he loved them. He sees flashes of his friend, and it helps him stay close to him. The old home had too many memories. The boys call Mu "Uncle Mike." 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. [53], Dyson was unable to break the plane of the goal line, "Titans to Retire Steve McNair's No. "Don't go," Tyler and Trent told him. I can't wallow in it. McNair threw for 3,228 yards and 15 touchdowns in '98, and he led the Titans to the Super Bowl a year later. But soon,everyone knew. "I don't think he's doing that, but I want him to see me doing something where he feels like he has a drive.". Her husband would have done things differently. Trent will put his hands on his hips and walk to the bench, and it reminds Piller of Steve heading to the huddle. From that moment on, she could not let her children see her break down. "I don't want to be alone," she says. In the worst times, she kept both of her little boys beside her in bed, where she could keep them close and safe. For more, watch E:60's story, "Heir McNair," on Sunday at 9 a.m. on ESPN, or stream it on WatchESPN. "I know he's in his head," Steve would tell Mechelle. He's going to kick the world's ass. Steve McNair was born on Valentine's Day, and he died on the Fourth of July. "I didn't know about her at all," Mechelle says. "She's very vocal," Trent says. Sahel Kazemi: A study in the woman police say killed Steve McNair a She loves taking care of people. In his senior year alone, he set a single-season FCS mark by totaling 5,799 yards and finished third in the balloting for the 1994 Heisman Trophy. Steve McNair was buried on a Saturday in his home state of Mississippi. But McNair was persistent. She got on the elliptical machine, hoping some exercise would get rid of the headache. When you walk into Lucille McNair's memory room,it's hard not be overwhelmed with the accomplishments of her sons, especially the oneknown as Steve "Air" McNair; alegacy she says beganwhen Steve was a young boy,following in the footsteps of his older brother Fred. He was human. Although she didn't grow up playing sports, Mechelle quickly acclimated herself to the life of a football wife. When it hit her, she fell to the floor, screaming. [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. Trent, who was 5, rested his head on his mother's lap during the service. Steven still resides in Mississippi. Then there was Mike Mu, a longtime family friend who used to run McNair's foundation. He was known as one of the toughest men in football, playing through myriad injuries. Nothing's going to change how I feel about my husband. Well, Steve was a prominent American football player who played as a quarterback in the NFL (National Football League) for Baltimore Ravens before retirement. He kissed Mechelle and told her he loved her, too. Although she didn't grow up playing sports, Mechelle quickly acclimated herself to the life of a football wife. The investigation later revealed that they were in a romantic relationship for over six months, and the two also texted each other, saying love you and love you too before the incident happened. Mechelle told him she didn't know. But when she saw how committed Tyler was to dance, she told him to do what makes him happy. Trent, who was 5, rested his head on his mother's. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. He could see McNair smiling and telling his boy, "Good job, Buddy. Because I hurt like everybody else. Conspiracy theorists flooded the internet and airwaves. She would not lose it in front of them. Maybe she could do that. He probably wouldn't have spent most of the summer dreading this moment, standing in front of a college dorm, trying not to cry. It was a good day for two little boys who saw their dad as a superhero. "He was a good dad. Tyler, who was 10, started crying. Freshman year, she had a human anatomy class with McNair, and he spent most of it staring at her. Brett Favre and Ray Lewis and Jay Cutler showed up for the funeral. I've been there.". Years ago, after Cartwright lost her own husband, Steve had told her to pack her bags and come live with them. Bossip Comment Policy Yes, he made mistakes and was figuring out what to do outside football, but he was a good husband and father to all four of his children, as per his now-widow. [5], McNair played college football at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, where he won the 1994 Walter Payton Award as the top player in NCAA Division I-AA. Named to the Pro Bowl for the first time, McNair sat out the game due to a shoulder injury.[15]. Their normal. By all accounts, although Steve was usually exhausted when at home due to his practice and games, things were good for the McNair family, especially after he retired in 2008. 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. "You know boys are going to be boys," she said. [51], McNair died without a last will and testament, and his assets were frozen pending probate of his estate. She already had two men in her in life: Tyler, 19, and Trent, who just turned 14. In continuing his charity and philanthropic work, Tennessee Titans Quarterback Steve McNair was recently honored as Nashville's Philanthropist of the Year. When he's at school, he FaceTimes with her at least once a day, so it's almost as if she sees him more when he's in New York. "I'll be back in a little while," he said. She tried to explain to the boys what had happened, the best she could, but Trent wanted to read about his father in the paper. "He was a good dad. He told them to find something they loved and do it well. "If you put them out thereto throw passes,they looked the same. Trent shows flashes of great talent at quarterback, but he won't play the position. She once took him on a girlfriends-only trip to the Bahamas, and if anyone took issue with it, well, tough. There were good times, too. What happened to Steve McNair? Jenni Kazemi life unraveled, cop says He'd say, 'I just need some rest.'". He was the starting quarterback for Alcorn State for all but one game in his four-year college football career. Here was an NFL quarterback one season into retirement, a former co-MVP and a Super Bowl participant, murdered. "You're going to have people who say, 'Oh, she knew.' Former Titans Chris Johnson and Vince Young took the boys to the locker room, just as their dad had done. The Titans ended at 124, the same record as the Colts, but Indianapolis took the AFC South division championship by virtue of its two victories over Tennessee.
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