O/T RIP Steve McNair

[Chris-Counts]

The deaths of star athletes always seem to hit me harder than those of other celebrities. The circumstances of Steve McNair's death, understandably, have received a lot of media attention. But I hope that doesn't detract from what, in my opinion, matters most ... that McNair was a man among men on a football field. He had a great game, and he played the game with a ton of heart. Hopefully, when all the dust is settled, there will be a place for him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In my estimation, he's a worthy candidate. Rest in peace, Air ...

[OldSchoolBaseball]

I love the rant on McNair.....how great he was on the field is one thing, but I blame McNair for what he got. I feel bad...ONLY for his kids and wife. 4 of them without a father and a wife who probably cannot understand what the hell just happened.

My guess he had no idea this psycho bitch with the tight ass would ever do such a thing........BUT I am sure he promised her a "future" divorce and Escalade to keep ass coming. You do this and it's sure to end ugly, and this ended very ugly.

So yea, I blame McNair

[Peter_Spaeth]

Interesting perspective on McNair from Jason Whitlock.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9...-McNair-a-hero

The police said today they think the girlfriend may have acted because she suspected he was cheating on HER. A very sad story.

[OldSchoolBaseball]

That was a great article by Whitlock

[DixieBaseball]

I never hold athletes in high esteem, and I certainly don't want to take a position on something I trully don't know the full circumstances of, but as with a lot of folks whether they are famous or not, we never know the private side of their lives until something tragic like this occurs. I won't pass judgement b/c for all we know McNair was a solid father, human being, etc. up until about 3 months ago... (Probably not, but none of us trully know) I know I have seen him at Vandy Football games with his family, and he has littered the landscape with his time, money, and good hearted community service for over a decade. Could it be possible his marriage was felling over the past year, he goes on a bender with a young lady as a mid-life ex-athlete crisis and pays dearly for it with his life ? His actions are dispicable, and he is no example for anyone, but he has done an enormous amount of good in Nashville. I would not speculate on what he has done for his family b/c only his wife, family can answer that one... I kind of want think that he was a novice at this whole cheat on his wife thing, made a terrible mistake, and it cost him. If I were going to speculate, I would take that angle... I think he had a good heart, became undisciplined, and paid the price. Tragic.

[JK]

Originally Posted by OldSchoolBaseball

My guess he had no idea this psycho bitch with the tight ass would ever do such a thing........BUT I am sure he promised her a "future" divorce and Escalade to keep ass coming. You do this and it's sure to end ugly, and this ended very ugly.

So yea, I blame McNair

Im sorry, but this is idiotic - while I dont condone cheating on one's wife, Im also not going to stereotype the situation and argue that all who do are sure to end up dead - which is essentially what you are saying.

The man may have had a flaw, but it certainly doesnt mean he deserved to be shot to death or otherwise had it coming.