Yardbarker: Ovie Mughelli

Lots of “Questionable” on the Injury Report

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:02:31 -0500

Ten of 12 players on the Falcons injury report are “questionable” for Monday night’s game at New Orleans. That includes four starters and several key contributors. Notable players include a trio of backs: Jason Snelling, Ovie Mughelli and Jerious Norwood. Mughelli, the team’s starting fullback, missed the last two games with a calf injury. During that stretch [...]

Atlanta Falcons Game Day: Ovie Mughelli out

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:35:36 -0500

AP Photo/Dave Martin The Atlanta Falcons have announced their Week 6 starters and inactives.Fullback, after missing practice most of the week, is inactive for Sunday evening's matchup with the Chicago Bears.Running back Jason Snelling will start...

FB Ovie Mughelli Likely Out for Bears Game

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:10:19 -0500

NFL.com reports that fullback Ovie Mughelli is likely out Sunday night vs the Bears: It looks more and more as if the Falcons will not have starting FB Ovie Mughelli for Sunday night’s home game against the Bears. Mughelli missed his second day of practice Thursday because of a left calf injury, and his return to [...]

Ovie Mughelli To Miss Chicago Bears Game?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:48:59 -0500

More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Ovie Mughelli, don't go away. Say that you'll stay. Because we need more time, to get the blocking right. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Browse more photos » Just when we thought we were healthy, bam! Fullback Ovie Mughelli, one of the league's best blockers and a guy who can catch and run a little when called upon, is day-to-day with a calf injury. In coach speak...

Mughelli Misses Practice, Day-to-Day

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:16:35 -0500

Fullback Ovie Mughelli, who left Sunday’s game at San Francisco with a leg injury, spent Wednesday’s practice time in the training room according to Head Coach Mike Smith. The coach said Mughelli, who hasn’t missed a game since the 2005 season, is “day to day.” He is listed on the Piedmont Healthcare Injury Report with a [...]

Can you beat me at Halo?

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:15:38 -0500

Whenever I get free time in my hectic football schedule, I like to wind down and relax. My teammates go bowling, watch a lot of movies?but me personally, I love to play video games. They help me relax. Surprisingly enough, I'm not a Madden guy. When I'm not playing football, I want to do something a little different. I love FPS (first person shooter) games. There are a lot of great ones out there, but my favorite is Halo 3. I'm great at it. I don't think anyone can beat me. It's just so much fun to get together with people, put together strategies for how to infiltrate the enemy base, and dominate the other team?it all lets you get away from reality a little bit and have some fun.

Give me your best Halo story, tell me why you love Halo as much as I do, or why you think you can beat me. I'll choose the best and give you my screenname. Then we'll see if you can live up to the challenge.

Ovie Claus contest!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:27:43 -0500

What's up Yardbarkers, I have another contest for you. This one's about Thanksgiving. Watch the video and get at me with your entries!

Win an autographed drill from "The Drill"

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:34:05 -0500

Recently I had a contest in the Yard where fans suggested nicknames for me. The winning nickname was The Drill. Now I'm here in the Yard to give away an autographed drill to one lucky fan! All you have to do is post a video, photo or leave a comment explaining why you need the drill. What kind of project are you working on? What do you need to fix? Show me why you deserve this autographed drill! I'll be picking a winner on Monday, November 17 (give or take a few days). Then after this contest, I'll have another one for you. Thanks to all my fans in the Yard... go Falcons!

Believe Hope Change

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:57:24 -0500

If you're going to vote, I think you should vote for someone that will create the change that we need in this country. I know I might get in trouble because players aren't supposed to voice their political opinions, but I really think that Senator Obama is the right man to lead this country. I encourage everyone to go out on Election Day and let your voice be heard. I was lucky enough to participate in an amazing and inspirational video promoting Barack Obama and everything he stands for. Check out the link below.

Falcons Generating Some Buzz

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:38:07 -0500

Hey Yardbarkers! Just checking in to let you know that camp is going great so far. I'm exhausted but excited for the season to start. The local newspapers are already talking about what the Falcons are bringing this year...check it out: "...Mularkey forgot to mention that Turner most likely would be chauffeured to, and maybe through, the offensive line by bruising fullback Ovie Mughelli. Turner and Mughelli, the Falcons' two big-free agent signings the past two seasons, provide nearly 500 pounds of speed and muscle. So the linemen's re-arrangement of vertebrae could be even more severe if they don't do their jobs..."

My Foundation Featured in Essence Magazine

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:17:33 -0500

Hey Yardbarkers! How's it going? As you may already know, giving back to the community is something that I feel very strongly about. That's why I wanted to stop by real quick and share some news with you - I'm being featured in the Essence Magazine 2008 Do Right Men Issue for the work I've been doing with my foundation. I'm very proud of this recognition for my efforts in the community, and I hope it'll inspire others to do what they can to give back. If you'd like to vote for me, you can do that here: http://www.essence.com/essence/dorightmen/bio_oviemughelli.html Also, please check out my site to see what I've been up to in the community. Donations are greatly appreciated! http://oviemughelli34.com/community.htm.

Giving Back

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:17:15 -0500

It's all about giving back to the kids

Ovie Mughelli

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:16:03 -0500

Not just a football player

ESPN Dramatic Reading

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:23 -0500

Hey Yardbarkers, I have a surprise for you. I know all y'all see me as a bruising Fullback, however little do you guys know, I am also a trained thespian. Upon graduation of college I had a dilemma on whether to go into my first love which is acting or professional football. I reluctantly chose football. While I was out in NY for the NFL draft, ESPN The Magazine gave me a chance to get back to my roots and show all the haters that I can cross over at any time. Below is some of my best work. Excuse my French/ country side accent, I've been away from the game for a while. Enjoy.

How diamonds are made

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:47:48 -0500

Some of you may have heard of me but very few of you truly know me. This is why I would like to thank Yardbarker for giving me this opportunity to speak my mind. I never thought I would be a blogger but I am excited and think this experience is going to be fun. The experience that I have had in the last 5 years as a professional football player has provided me a limitless archive of topics perfect for blogging. I could certainly write a novel about my first year experience as an Atlanta Falcon. Despite the grueling training camps, exhausting workouts, tedious film sessions, painful losses, I would not trade this experience. My football career is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to who I really am and what I am about. Let's face it; we live in a world of stereotypes based on race, class, gender, occupation etc. There is nothing that infuriates me more than someone who assumes I am one-dimensional because I am an African American who plays a professional sport. Most people assume that I have a huge ego, spoiled, selfish, have several baby momma's (I am currently without children), business illiterate or barely educated. I know that these stereotypes do not apply to most of my friends in the league and certainly do not apply to me. People are consistently surprised when I tell them that although I am proud of what I have accomplished in the NFL it is just one of the many goals that I have for myself. I am well aware that the NFL stands for Not for Long and because of that I have been very adamant about preparing my self for life after football TODAY. All professional guys hear the horror stories of guys who were raking in millions and in as little as 9 to 12 months after retirement have to file bankruptcy and move back into their parents' home. For those of you who don't know my parents, moving back in with them is not an option. My parents were both immigrants from Nigeria who came to America with very little money but extremely big goals and ambitions. With the combination of sacrifice, determination, and hard work they both graduated from college and now my father is an enormously accomplished OB/GYN and my mother has a masters in business and accounting and manages every aspect of my father's 3 private practices. I say all this to elucidate that if they can accomplish this with what little resources that was available to them. Then I will be damned if I don't become the president of the United States with the head start that I had growing up in the U.S.A. (not trying to be the president people just using a example that our generation should are resources to the utmost opportunity) I could go on all day Yardbarker but I will end with this; Failure is not nor has it ever been an option and neither is mediocrity. I know it is a lot of pressure to put on myself. However I am a firm believer that pressure brings out the best in people. How do u think diamonds are made?