Netflix “UNTOLD: The Murder of Air McNair”


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Netflix just announced it will be releasing a documentary on fallen HBCU legend and NFL MVP Steve McNair in August.

“UNTOLD: The Murder of Air McNair” will launch Netflix’s UNTOLD documentary series next month. It is slated to premiere on Aug. 20 and is directed by Rodney Lucas and Taylor Alexander Ward.

Steve McNair, often known as “Air McNair,” had a remarkable career both in college and the NFL. He played college football at Alcorn State, where he became one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history. McNair set numerous records, including throwing for 14,496 yards and 119 touchdowns. His senior year saw him finishing third in Heisman Trophy voting, a rare feat for a player from a historically black college and university (HBCU). McNair’s performance earned him the Walter Payton Award, recognizing him as the best player in Division I-AA (now FCS) football.

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bernard said:
Netflix just announced it will be releasing a documentary on fallen HBCU legend and NFL MVP Steve McNair in August.

“UNTOLD: The Murder of Air McNair” will launch Netflix’s UNTOLD documentary series next month. It is slated to premiere on Aug. 20 and is directed by Rodney Lucas and Taylor Alexander Ward.

Steve McNair, often known as “Air McNair,” had a remarkable career both in college and the NFL. He played college football at Alcorn State, where he became one of the most prolific passers in NCAA history. McNair set numerous records, including throwing for 14,496 yards and 119 touchdowns. His senior year saw him finishing third in Heisman Trophy voting, a rare feat for a player from a historically black college and university (HBCU). McNair’s performance earned him the Walter Payton Award, recognizing him as the best player in Division I-AA (now FCS) football.

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I just hope that they "showcase" the Alcorn St. years and SWAC play. Emphasis on the fact that it was at Alcorn and in the SWAC that he became the superstar Steve McNair. RIP.
 
Jag-at-War said:
I just hope that they "showcase" the Alcorn St. years and SWAC play. Emphasis on the fact that it was at Alcorn and in the SWAC that he became the superstar Steve McNair. RIP.
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Agreed, that's where the name Air McNair came from so hopefully they do justice to that time period in his life.
 
What happened to Steve McNair? True story behind 'Untold' episode
Questions about the investigation into the murder of the former NFL star quarterback are examined in the latest episode of the Netflix series.

The inspiring rise and tragic death of former Tennessee Titans star quarterback Steve "Air" McNair are back in the spotlight.

A new episode of the Netflix sports documentary series "Untold" follows McNair's path from a small college to NFL stardom, while also examining questions about the police investigation into McNair's death in 2009.


The one-hour episode titled "The Murder of Air McNair," which started streaming on Aug. 20, jumps between timelines of his ascendance to a Super Bowl quarterback and the aftermath of his death.

Here's what to know about the star's life and tragic death.

Who was Steve McNair?​

The Mississippi native rose to national prominence in the early 1990s during his football career at Alcorn State, a historically black university in his home state.

McNair won the Walter Payton Award as the top player in what was then called Division I-AA (now the Football Championship Subdivision) during his senior season by racking up a combined 6,281 yards and 56 touchdowns.

He became the rare small-school player to finish in the top five in Heisman Trophy voting for college football's most prestigious award, taking third following his brilliant senior season. No FCS player has been a Heisman finalist since McNair in 1994.

McNair then achieved another rarity for a small-school player by being selected No. 3 overall in the 1995 NFL Draft by what was then the Houston Oilers. (The team is now the Tennessee Titans.)

A physical runner with a strong arm, he was the team's star quarterback when they made the move from Houston to Nashville and became the Titans.

In their first season in Tennessee in 1999, the Titans went undefeated in their new home stadium to reach the playoffs under head coach Jeff Fisher, who is interviewed in "Untold."

They beat the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the postseason on a wild kickoff return touchdown in the final seconds that became known as the "Music City Miracle" in NFL lore.


They rode that momentum all the way to the Super Bowl, where they lost 23-16 to the St. Louis Rams. McNair hit Kevin Dyson with a pass in the final seconds, but Dyson was tackled one yard short of the goal line with no time left.

McNair led the Titans to two more AFC title games before ending his career with two seasons on the Baltimore Ravens in 2006-07. He played 13 seasons, which included being named the NFL's co-MVP for the 2003 season and reaching three Pro Bowls. His No. 9 jersey has been retired by the Titans.

How did Steve McNair die?​

McNair was found dead by police on July 4, 2009, at a condominium rented in his name in Nashville. His body had four bullet wounds and was found next to the body of Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi, 20, who had one bullet wound to the head, police said.

The episode of "Untold" begins with the 911 call to police. McNair's friend, former Alcorn State teammate and business associate Robert Gaddy, made the call.

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What happened to Steve McNair? The true story behind the Netflix 'Untold' episode

Questions about the investigation into the murder of the former NFL star quarterback are examined in the latest episode of the Netflix series.
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