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ANDY'S LINKS St.
Louis Rams
Ram's Profile
Andy
in Akron
Warrenton
pictures Interested
in a Testimony Card? Write
us here with your address and we will send you one !
This
former Revere High (Akron, Ohio) offensive lineman in Akron was also a
state qualifier in wrestling.
During the year Andy is one of the Rams offensive lineman who who
finances and serves a turkey dinner to low income families.
Andy has
played in two
Super Bowls, winning one championship ring.
THE
TEAM JAM CONNECTION
TEAM
JAM's first high school outreach efforts began in the Akron area's
Richfield Revere high school. Though Andy was already at college
(Toledo) at that time, he caught our attention when he was eventually
added to the Cleveland Browns practice squad (1994).
During
that same year, he was picked up by the New Orleans Saints. TEAM
JAM was involved with the Saints through Irv Smith (tight end, Notre
Dame). During the following season, Irv aided us in meeting Andy
after one of their exhibition games in Detroit.
Through
continued visits to the games and contact with the McCollum family in
the off- season, Andy assisted TEAM JAM in a couple of outreach
efforts. He was a personable coach at Ricky Power's
football camp in Akron and helped us promote an Illusion Show (Milan
and Linda) at Revere HS.
College Highlights:
All Mid-American Conference performer as
junior and senior at Toledo .…started every game final three
seasons…also academic all-MAC first-team selection senior
season... graduated with a degree in sports administration.
CLASSIC
MOMENTS
 Andy
as chairperson of the annual Bowl-a-RAM-a to
benefit the Epilepsy foundation.
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ANDY
McCOLLUM
ST.
LOUIS RAMS
Starting Center
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PROFILE Born: 6/2/70
Home: St. Louis, Mo.
Height: 6'4" Weight:
295 lbs.
Husband
to Christy.
Father
to Andrew and Jacob
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RECENT
NEWS
In early April, 2005, Andy made his rounds to a nearby high school
in Warrenton, Missouri just outside of St. Louis to speak to their
FCA huddle. Over 80 students, plus teachers and friends in
the community, met with Andy at 6:45 am in the morning to hear him
talk about his relationship with Christ. 
Shortly
afterward, Andy and John Saucier (TEAM JAM) also visited Child
Evangelism Fellowship's international headquarters (CEF) in
Warrenton, to speak to a staff chapel. CEF is renown for
their Bible Study material for children throughout the
world.
For
more pictures of Andy with the students,
click here.
ANDY'S
RELATIONSHIP WITH
JESUS CHRISTI grew up in a good
Christian family and learned about God at an early age. However, it wasn't until a few years ago that I realized what it truly meant to be a child of God. All through high school, college, and even the early years of my marriage and career, I didn't really buy into the concept of God's grace. Sure, I believed in Jesus, I thanked God for my blessings, and I even prayed occasionally. The problem was all
in who I thought I was. All of my self worth was based on my actions; in general, my actions on a daily basis, more specifically, how I performed on the football field. In my mind my play on the field became who I was, when in reality it is
only what I do. Some struggles in my career and the birth of my children helped me to put things in perspective. One cannot earn a good standing with the Lord. Jesus did all the work for us when he died on the cross. He paid the price for all of our sins. I realized that God loves me no matter how badly I screw up in life or how poorly I play on the field. The great thing is that since I realized this and took the pressure off of myself, I have screwed up
a lot less. I have become a much better football player as well. I think it's a matter of giving control of your life over to Jesus completely. Bad things still happen to all of us sometimes, but with the knowledge of God's grace one can get through it. If you are reading this, I hope you realize God's love for you as well. If
you are interested in a 3 x 5 football card with Andy's testimony
on it, please write
us here with your address and we will send you one, free of
charge! 
The work of an
offensive lineman is all pain and sacrifice - with little
glory. Look at Andy(#67) face down in the dirt after paving
the way for a touchdown for Stephen Jackson.
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CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
Anchor of Rams’ offensive line who
is very intelligent and versatile…athletic ability and
size make him unique…has played in 139 consecutive
regular season contests…signed by Rams 4/13/99 as
unrestricted free agent
2004: Moved back to center
after a year at guard . . . Started in all 16 regular
season games and the playoff game. . . once again played
in 100% of offensive plays . . . Anchor to an offensive
line for the 4th ranked passing offense in the NFL.
2003: Started 16 regular season
games and postseason contest at left guard…one of three
Rams (G Adam Timmerman, C Dave Wohlabaugh) to play in 100%
of offensive plays...…mainstay
on line that blocked for Rams’ offense to rank first in
NFC (second in NFL) with 27.9 points per game, scoring
over 30 points in seven games (7-0 in those games), and
gaining at least 400 yards in four games (4-0 in those
games)…key cog on line that
allowed one sack or less in six games, including two
no-sack performances at Seattle 9/21 and vs. Atlanta
10/13. 2002: Started all 16 contests at center…only
offensive lineman to start and play every contest at same
position. . .can play
center, guard, or tackle…very smart…good in pass
protection…always in good position
2001:
Made 16 starts at
center…started all three postseason contests at
center…participated
in 99 percent of Rams offensive plays during regular
season, including 100 percent of the offensive snaps in 15
contests…helped Rams
offense remain number one in NFL for third straight
season…part of Rams’ offense that scored 500 points
for NFL record third consecutive season…blocked for NFL
Most Valuable Player Kurt Warner .…helped pave the way
for NFL Offensive Player of the Year Marshall Faulk…part
of Rams offensive line that recorded sackless performance
in his 100th career game vs. Carolina 11/11…
2000:
Started 16 games,
15 at center and one at right guard…helped Rams offense
gain NFL record 7,075 total yards and establish new NFL
marks for most yards gained, passing yards in season
(5,232), most consecutive 30-point games (14), and most
consecutive 20 point games (28)…only
Rams player to participate in every offensive play, 1013
snaps…helped Rams’
offense gain 614 yards, second most in team history, vs.
San Diego 10/1…made only start of season at right guard
in place of Adam Timmerman at Kansas City 10/22…member
of Rams’ offensive line that recorded sackless
performance, helped offense score 40 points and gain 508
yards vs. Minnesota 12/10.
1999: Played
in 16 regular season games on offense and special teams,
with two starts at left guard…also saw action in three
playoff games…replaced injured Tom Nütten in both
starts... helped RB Marshall Faulk to back-to-back
100-yard rushing games in his two starts, 181 yards at
Atlanta 10/17, and 133 yards vs. Cleveland 10/24...saw
action in all three playoff games...had key block on Tony
Horne’s 95-yard kickoff return for touchdown to open
second half vs. Minnesota 1/16 in divisional
playoff.
1998: Played
in 16 games with Saints, with five starts…reserve for first two
games before earning first start at left guard at
Indianapolis 9/27… started at left guard and recovered a
fumble vs. St. Louis 11/15…season totals include three
starts at left guard and two at center.
1997:
Started 16 games for
Saints at left
guard…did not miss an offensive snap until final game of
season...one of five players to start every contest.
1996:
Made 16 starts for Saints
at
center…did not
miss an offensive snap.
1995: Did
not see action in first five contests…started final nine
contests at right guard in place of Chris Port, who
suffered season ending neck injury at San Francisco
10/29…appeared in 11 games overall.
1994:
With Saints final six
games after signing from Cleveland’s practice
squad…inactive for five contests.
…played with Milwaukee Mustangs
of Arena League in spring of 1994 before going to training
camp with Cleveland as rookie free agent.
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