Steve McNair: A Star Quarterback in the Making

Steve McNair, Alcorn State's star quarterback, made a name for himself in the season opener against Grambling, throwing for 534 yards and five touchdown passes. Despite the loss, McNair's performance caught the attention of Miami Dolphins' scout Jere Stripling, who praised his poise, arm, and decision-making skills. Grambling's Coach Eddie Robinson, who has seen his fair share of quarterbacks, also lauded McNair's talent, calling him the best quarterback he's seen in years.

Key Takeaways:

• McNair threw for 534 yards, a Division I-AA record for total yardage in a game, in Alcorn State's season opener against Grambling.
• McNair completed 27 of 52 passes, with touchdown passes of 7, 19, 36, 3, and 11 yards, and added a 3-yard touchdown run.
• Miami Dolphins' scout Jere Stripling praised McNair's ability to throw from the pocket, make great decisions, and find secondary receivers.
• Grambling's Coach Eddie Robinson called McNair the best quarterback he's seen in years, citing his poise, arm, and ability to handle pressure.

Statistics:

• McNair completed 27 of 52 passes (52.0% completion rate) for 534 yards and 6 touchdowns.
• McNair rushed for 99 yards and added 1 touchdown on the ground.
• McNair threw for 630 total yards, just 11 yards shy of the Division I-AA record.

Sources:

• "Getting Things Started" by an unnamed author, The New York Times, no date specified.