It is an odd sight to see Randall Cunningham sitting quietly on a couch. The enduring image of the former UNLV and NFL star is that of a strong-armed, strong-willed quarterback scrambling for first downs and firing touchdowns. “Oh, I can still throw the ball,” says Cunningham. “But, it takes me two hours to warm up and three before I can throw a spiral!”

It has been three years since Cunningham traded his playbook for the Good Book, leading bible study in Las Vegas. In December 2003, Cunningham founded Remnant Ministries, a non-denominational Christian church. “I’ve ministered to strippers, prostitutes, prisoners, and drug addicts” Cunningham says, “but, they aren’t the only ones who need help. If we can love others, then we can reach others.

”Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Calif., Cunningham is the youngest of four boys. His oldest brother, Sam (13 years Randall’s senior), was a star running back at USC and played nine seasons in the NFL with the New England Patriots. “I saw my brother make it, so I never had any reason to believe I couldn’t.” Cunningham chose UNLV over other college suitors including USC because the Rebels had three senior quarterbacks. “I knew I would get to play once they graduated,” he says.