Mt.Vernon Rams Football Gridiron Club

10/08/2026

Make the Playoffs and advance! That’s our mission!! GO RAMS 🐏!!

With the playoff field expanding from 256 to 384 teams this season, four wins clinches spots in the postseason, instead of the six needed previously. It appears there is the potential that two-win teams could make the

10/08/2026

We're adding mouthwatering homemade chili to our homecoming menu Friday night!! How much $ you ask? $$ TBD BUT, I promise that it will be worth every penny! GO RAMS!!

10/07/2026

The weekly interview with HC Dan Mings brought to you by our friends at AreaSports.net. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AwxmezLGS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

10/06/2026

Two former Rams continue to make their mark for their McKendree University Bearcats! Sophomore defensive specialist Mylan Nettles is currently 2nd on the team tackling chart after 5 games with 13 solo and 19 assisted tackles for a total of 32. And as you can see, true freshman kicker Truman Carnine is adjusting very well to college level football and receiving some National recognition for his outstanding performance after just 5 games! We're very proud of these two young men and the commitment to excellence that they put on themselves. GO BEARCATS!!

Lebanon, IL - A perfect afternoon capped by an overtime game-winner has earned Truman Carnine national recognition. The McKendree University freshman kicker was named the D2Football.com National Special Teams Player of the Week on Tuesday following the Bearcats' 46–43 victory over Quincy on Saturd...

10/04/2026

Former Ram standout kicker Truman Carnine kicked his McKendree University Bearcats into a "W" yesterday hitting a 39 yard walk off field goal in OT and retaining the Top Hat bragging rights against Quincy! The game winning FG wasn't his only field goal of the day as he went 3-3 on FG's also hitting ones from 38 and 41 yards! He was also 5-5 on his PAT's keeping that perfect PAT streak alive for the season!! Congratulations Mr. Carnine! We're very proud of you!

Lebanon, IL - In one of the more wild installments yet of the Battle for the Land of Lincoln, it was Truman who defeated Quincy. Freshman kicker Truman Carnine drilled a 39-yard field goal in overtime to send the McKendree University Football team pouring onto the field Saturday afternoon, as the Be...

10/02/2026

Can’t attend tonight’s game in Highland?? Our friends at WMIX Sports have got you covered!!

10/02/2026

Here are your Week 6 (Cahokia game) Players of the Week as selected by HC Dan Mings and his staff. Congratulations to the winners and GO RAMS!!

Offensive Player of the Week #5 - NaZavion Nesbit
Ram of the Week #28 - Griffin Shirley

Thanks once again go to Gary Hamerski - Country Financial for sponsoring the Player of the Week awards!

10/01/2026

A huge THANK YOU and tip of the Gridiron Club helmet goes to the owners and staff at JJ’s Sports Bar & Grill for feeding our Ram players an coaches tonight! Thank you Rosa Jacinto! We appreciate your gracious hospitality and continued support of Mt Vernon Rams football!

09/30/2026

Watch and listen to the AreaSports.net interview with Rams 🐏 football 🏈 HC Dan Mings right here! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CaoqbN4PX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/28/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding tonight’s JV game from HC Dan Mings