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Mughelli Selected as No. 2 Eco Athlete in the World - June 4, 20`0
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Eco-athlete, Atlanta Falcon Ovie Mughelli touts Tybee - May 13, 2010
Falcons fullback helps spread island's green message Posted <more>
National Influenza Vaccination Week: January 10 - 16, 2010
Governor announced the launch of a DCH-sponsored public service announcement (PSA) featuring Ovie Mughelli of the Atlanta Falcons. To view the PSA Click Here
Ovie Mughelli & Former Vice President Al Gore - December 4, 2009
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NFL Star Helps Youngsters Tackle the Environment - October 13, 2009
Atlanta Falcons Ovie Mughelli, Eco-Athlete and Founder of the Ovie Mughelli Foundation, to kick off the Greening Youth Foundation's Green Speaker Series <more>
International Walk to School Month - September 7, 2009
Ovie Mughelli Foundation took part in this month’s worldwide walk to school movement, regionally lead by the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Safe Route to School program. <more>
Atlanta Falcons Ovie Mughelli Foundation Football clinic tackles eco-awareness - July 18, 2009
There was some serious trash talking that took place Friday at Garrett Tech's football field, and it had nothing to do with Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli or the other NFL players participating in Mughelli's fourth annual Free Football Clinic. <more>
Mughelli working hard, eager to contribute - June 22, 2009
No one would blame Ovie Mughelli or his Falcons teammates for hightailing it to the air-conditioned confines of the locker room.But on this day -- like most -- Mughelli was putting in some extra-curricular work. <more>
Meet the ‘Greenest Football Player in the NFL' at Atlanta's Go Green Expo - June 20, 2009
This article should be the first news on the news section, the green one goes afterward because the interview happened first. <more>
Falcons Ovie Mughelli participates in Go Green Expo - May 29, 2009
On Sunday, June 28 meet Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli, one of the "greenest" football players in the NFL. Ovie will be signing autographs, posing for photos and discussing how to inspire kids to go green through his foundation, The Ovie Mughelli Foundation.
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Season ends with playoff loss in Arizona - January 4, 2008
Roddy White set a record for catches in a playoff game as the Falcons rebounded from jitters to take a halftime lead but two second-half turnovers and a safety proved too much to overcome. A great season ends with a 30-24 playoff loss. <more>
Falcons get past Rams, secure No. 5 seed - December 28, 2008
An epic performance by Jerious Norwood and a 200-yard rushing day by Michael Turner highlighted a hard-fought, 31-27 win over St. Louis. With the Panthers' win, the Birds will go to Arizona next week to face the Cardinals. <more>
Getting to know Ovie Mughelli - December 16, 2008
28 year old Ovie Mughelli is single, handsome, the highest paid fullback in the NFL and one of its hardest working athletes. In an interview with African Vibes Magazine's Amabel Niba, Mughelli talks about his experience growing up in the US with Nigerian parents, their cultural differences and some of the challenges he had to overcome to become one of the best fullbacks in the NFL. <more>
Turner, defensive stops key in overtime victory - December 14, 2008
The Falcons took an enormous step toward the postseason Sunday with an emotional, 13-10 overtime victory that featured Michael Turner's seventh 100-yard rushing day of the season and John Abraham's move to 15.5 sacks on the season. <more>
Offense puts up numbers but Saints grab victory - December 7, 2008
Quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Roddy White got in a groove at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday but an 88-yard kickoff return with eight minutes left set the Saints up for a score that sent the Birds home with a 29-25 loss. <more>
Falcons neutralize Chargers in San Diego, 22-16 - December 1, 2008
The Falcons fought through turnovers and got big plays in all three phases Sunday to down the San Diego Chargers 22-16 and stay in the hunt in the highly-competitive NFC South <more>
Mughelli clearing way for Turner's breakthrough season - November 27, 2008
Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli studies his craft and focuses on some of the great fullbacks of the past and present. One of his favorites to watch is the Ravens' Lorenzo Neal, a 16-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowler. Three ... <more>
Birds deflate Saints passing game in division win - November 9, 2008
Members of the Falcons secondary heard talk about the potency of the Saints passing game all week. That doesn't mean it affected them. The Birds (6-3) met the challenges presented by the Saints top-ranked offense Sunday at the Georgia Dome and came away with a 34-20 victory. The win snaps a four-game losing streak to the Saints and keeps the Falcons in the middle of the NFC playoff picture.
“More Than Just a Blocker” - October 22, 2008
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Last-second field goal gives Falcons victory - October 12, 2008
His shot at redemption at hand, kicker Jason Elam left little doubt about the power in his 48-yard, game-winning field goal. The kick jetted off his 38-year-old foot and through the uprights as time expired to give the Falcons a thrilling 22-20 victory over the Chicago Bears. <more>
Falcons fulfilling a civic duty - September 30, 2008
Falcons players Chris Houston and Ovie Mughelli went to the Gainesville library to read stories to children and their parents. ...<more>
Birds "drop" division game at Carolina - September 28, 2008
The Falcons hit the road this week determined to correct the mistakes that plagued them in their first division game. <more>
Turner, White power offense to victory - September 21, 2008
ATLANTA -- Five touchdowns, 378 yards on offense, three interceptions, a defensive score and a tie for the NFC South lead. Welcome home, Falcons. The Birds improved to 2-0 at the Georgia Dome Sunday with an impressive 38-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. <more>
Birds stumble against NFC South rival - September 15, 2008
TAMPA, Fla. -- Mama said there'd be days like this. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan threw the first interceptions of his career into an aggressive Buccaneers defense as the Falcons fell to their division rival 24-9 at Raymond James Stadium Sunday afternoon. <more>
Record-breaking Turner leads Falcons to victory - September 7, 2008
Michael Turner rushed for a franchise-record 220 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Falcons defeated the Detroit Lions 34-21 in the 2008 opener. <more>
Smith returns to Jacksonville for preseason opener - August 8, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - No one expects the Atlanta Falcons to finish near first place in the NFC South, but players give new coach Mike Smith credit when they say they already feel they're on top."We've been to the valley and now it's the mountaintop," said fullback Ovie Mughelli.
For Mughelli, the valley was the short-lived Bobby Petrino era. Petrino left bitter players behind in Atlanta when he quit with a 3-10 mark and three games left in the 2007 season <more>
BRETT FAVRE'S FINAL PLAY ...BY OVIE MUGHELLI - August 1, 2008
When Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli stopped by this spring, we were somewhat intrigued by his acting skills. At the time, Brett Favre was calling it a career, and we thought we'd let Ovie take a shot at re-enacting Brett's final play. Since then, Favre has managed to stay in the news-he does this extremely well-and now we're unsure if Ovie's depiction is a part of our future, or past. As in, was this Brett's final play, or is it still yet to come? Either way, we thought we'd let you decide. With a little prodding, any NFL star with some acting chops can become Brett Favre. Then again, maybe it's just Ovie. <more>
Turner eager to show Falcons his shoulder is fine - August 1, 2008
Fullback Ovie Mughelli, who suffered the indignity of last season, believes the addition of Turner will change the complexion of the offense entirely. ...
Ovie Mughelli is part of Essence Magazine 2008 Do Right Men - July 8, 2008
Once again we're shining the spotlight on 50 sexy, single, successful brothers for our annual celebration of Do Right Men 2008. It's Our annual salute to brothers who are making a difference, and looking to meet you To vote for Ovie Click Here. <more>
Athletes walk on the wild side at Zoolebrity Day - June 14, 2008
AtlantaAtlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli went to the zoo Saturday – and found it a much tamer place than his team's tumultuous 2007 season. <more>
Falcons' offense won't be complex - April 17, 2008
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Falcons' Back Ovie Mughelli Stresses Giving Back - March 19, 2008
In 2007, after years of working in the community with youths, Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli formed his own foundation. The Ovie Mughelli Project's main areas of focus are education, health and sports and the environment. Mughelli, whose plans to become a doctor have been temporarily sidelined by his pro football career, is using his status as an athlete to inspire youths off the field. <more>
Atlanta Falcons help Georgia lawmakers get moving - February 28, 2008
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Falcons offense comes alive in 44-41 victory - December 30, 2007
It wasn't a fairy tale season for the Falcons, but the team made sure to write a happy ending.
Atlanta closed out 2007 Sunday with a 44-41 victory over the playoff-bound Seattle Seahawks. The win was the first of Interim Head Coach Emmitt Thomas' career and, in spirit, did a little bit to erase the pain caused by quarterback Michael Vick's incarceration on federal dog fighting charges and the abrupt resignation of former coach Bobby Petrino with three games remaining on the schedule. <more>
Falcons rally in fourth, but fall in overtime - December 24, 2007
Falcons quarterback Chris Redman took another step in his career resurgence at University of Phoenix Stadium Sunday, but it was another thirty-something quarterback with a history out of football that finished off the game. Kurt Warner captained a nine-play, 63-yard drive inside the final two minutes Sunday to put Neil Rackers in range for a 29-yard game-tying field goal. That sent the game into overtime, where a coin toss put the Cardinals offense back on the field. A little more than five minutes later Warner and Co. found their groove again, setting Rackers up for a 31-yard kick to give the home team a 30-27 win. <more>
Falcons lose 37-3 to Buccaneers - December 16, 2007
A steady, strong wind that passed through Raymond James Stadium Sunday could have marked the winds of change for the Atlanta Falcons, who officially started a new era without former head coach Bobby Petrino against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Falcons got swept away, however, as four turnovers resulted in 20 Buccaneers points in a 37-3 loss. Atlanta, working under interim head coach Emmitt Thomas, fell into a 27-3 hole in the first half and never recovered. <more>
Mughelli educates children on enviroment - December 14, 2007
Saving the world may be monumental task for one football player. That's why Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli is recruiting some of the brightest young minds to help him along the way. Tuesday, Mughelli visited Refugee Family Services -- a non-profit group charged with helping refugee women and children start new lives in the United States. The fullback spoke with about 50 children from the after school program, which helps with continued education. <more>
Saints air attack too much for Falcons in loss - December 11, 2007
A day of deep, emotional off-the-field strain for the Falcons came to a close with loss on the field. First, quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in jail on federal dogfighting charges. Then came a Monday Night Football howdown with NFC South rival New Orleans. The prime-time matchup offered a chance to make big news on a national stage. Instead, the Saints (6-7) came up big in a game they needed to stay alive in the playoff race. <more>
Falcons comeback falls short in 28-16 defeat - December 10, 2007
Rams backup quarterback Gus Frerotte threw three first-half touchdown passes to give St. Louis a 21-0 halftime lead but it was Atlanta's backup signal-caller that made plays down the stretch and nearly led the Falcons to a miraculous comeback.
Chris Redman, who replaced Joey Harrington at the start of the fourth quarter, finished the game 16-of-24 for 172 yards and two touchdowns. The Falcons had a shot at victory inside the final three minutes, but a fourth-down incompletion in the red zone and an interception with 1:31 remaining brought the Edward Jones Dome crowd to its feet. <more>
Q&A with Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli - December 10, 2007
Falcons FB Ovie Mughelli, who became the highest-paid fullback in the league ($18 million, six years) when he signed with Atlanta in the offseason after . <more>
Early lead dissolves in Turkey Day loss - November 22, 2007
A quick start got the Georgia Dome crowd on its feet, but a rapid rally by the Colts ended a chance at a holiday upset for the Falcons.
Indianapolis ended it's short week with a 31-13 win over Atlanta in the Thanksgiving Day nightcap, the second such game broadcast by NFL Network to a national audience in the past two years. <more>
Buccaneers sink Falcons momentum - Novermber 22, 2007
The Falcons stepped into the Georgia Dome Sunday winners of two straight games and looking at a perfect opportunity to gain ground in the NFC South race.
They left with a 31-7 loss to the division-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) that included several key injuries and visible frustration. <more>
Ovie Mughelli opens holes for teammates-and opportunities for kids -November 18, 2007
Despite their son's great success on the football field during his prep career in Charleston, S.C., the educational-minded and Nigerian-born parents of Ovie Mughelli expected their boy to treat the sport as a hobby, not a career. Yet a decade later, not only has the 27-year-old Mughelli enjoyed great success both performance-wise and monetarily in football, the sport has opened doors that the Falcons' punishing and versatile fullback continues to bull forward through in order to make the world a better place. <more>
Roddy and Ovie: Two players, and two stories - November 12, 2007
They both wear the red, black and white uniform of the Atlanta Falcons, but Roddy White and Ovie Mughelli of Charleston came to pro football from completely different directions. <more>
Crumpler, Falcons defeat Panthers on late drive - November 11, 2007
On this Veterans Day, the Panthers and Falcons delivered a gritty, blue-collar game that any career military man or woman could appreciate.
The field at Bank of America Stadium stood chewed and pot-holed after this NFC grudge match, which featured determined running games and veteran kickers. The Falcons (3-6) had the age advantage in both categories in a 20-13 victory. <more>
Punchless Panthers treat home fans to another loss - November 11, 2007
--Atlanta Fullback Ovie Mughelli threw a vicious block on Carolina cornerback Chris Gamble, springing running back Warrick Dunn for a 15-yard gain. ... <more>
Mughelli memento almost tossed away - November 5, 2007
Fullback scores first rushing TD. Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli was signed to a six-year $18 million free-agent contract last spring to block. That's what he did for four years - at a significantly lower salary - in Baltimore, and it's what he does best. So when he ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Atlanta's 20-16 victory over San Francisco Sunday, he didn't know how to react. <more>
Falcons go dark in their own town for first time since 2001 - November 2, 2007
Let's see what's on television this weekend in Atlanta. There's plenty of football, of course. A NASCAR race, too. And, rest assured, MTV will be running "A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila" for the umpteenth time. Don't bother flipping around for the Falcons game, though. <more>
Falcons Come Up Short in Wild Ending - October 7, 2007
For 59 minutes Sunday the Falcons clawed for a chance to get a win over the Titans. But, as it sometimes does in the NFL, the game came down to one snap. n this case, it was a sack on fourth-and-goal at the 4-yard line with 60 seconds to play that ended a late Falcons rally to tie the game and Atlanta (1-4) fell, 20-13 at LP Field. " <more>
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signees Horn, Mughelli underutilized - Sept.
28, 2007
The question was hardly unfamiliar to Falcons fullback
Ovie Mughelli. His mother and brother have read him
blogs and other online comments -- "They're big
Internet people" -- but even they've asked, "Why
are you here?" <more>
Title:Penalties
doom Falcons in loss - Sept. 23, 2007
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lose at Jacksonville, 13-7 - Sept. 17, 2007
The Falcons entered Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Sunday
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May Find Expanded Role for Falcons in 2007 - August 8, 2007
Ovie Mughelli earned a reputation as one of the NFL's
top blocking fullbacks when he cleared running room
for Jamal Lewis in Baltimore the last four seasons.Mughelli
says blocking for Jerious Norwood in Atlanta can only
improve that reputation. <more>
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Sparkled on Highlight Films - July 31, 2007
This is the stuff movies are made of. Actually, the
stuff the movie was made of led to this. When the Falcons
coaching and personnel staffs were watching films of
soon-to-be free agent Baltimore fullback Ovie Mughelli
last winter, they kept coming back to his performance
against Atlanta in the Ravens' 24-10 victory last season. <more>
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Mughelli on National Citysearch.com: June 15,
2007
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WOMEN:
Hottie Alert: Ovie Mughelli: June 11, 2007
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FOR MEN: Ovie Mughelli: "I Love the Haters"
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Fullback
Mughelli Blocks Out Naysayers - March 7, 2007
After signing a six-year, $18 million contract with
the Falcons that made him the highest paid fullback
in NFL history, Ovie Mughelli felt as if he got hit
with one of his own knee-buckling blocks. <more>
Falcons
reach six-year, $18M deal with Ravens FB -
March 3, 2007
The Falcons had a good fullback in Justin Griffith,
but they decided to go bigger and more expensive. On
Friday, the Falcons reached a six-year, $18 million
deal with Ravens fullback Ovie Mughelli that included
a $5 million signing bonus. The blockbuster deal is
the biggest contract given to a pure fullback. <more>
Ravens
hit business books in offseason - February
27, 2007
Ravens fullback Ovie Mughelli will be participating
in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program.
Last year, Mughelli attended the Harvard ... <more>
Versatility
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Mughelli takes business-like approach - January
30, 2007
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Kicked Out Of Playoffs - January 13, 2007
When the Indianapolis Colts signed Adam Vinatieri last
offseason, they must have been thinking of days like
Saturday. Despite holding the high-powered Colts passing
attack to only 161 yards, despite intercepting Peyton
Manning twice, despite keeping the AFC's top-ranked
offense out of the end zone for the entire 60 minutes,
the Ravens were kicked out of the race to Super Bowl
XLI. <more>
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Than A Game: #34 Ovie Mughelli (Ravens) - January
13, 2007
HHNLive.com writer SoulStice caught up with Baltimore
Ravens #34 Ovie Mughelli to discuss his experiences
growing up in the south, his football career, the NFL
lifestyle and yes his taste in fashion. <more>
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Mughelli Named to 2006 AP All Pro Team - January
9, 2007
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Back To Business, Focused On Colts - January
8, 2007
Some stayed home with their families. Others went to
day spas. Some attended a collegiate bowl game. Others
remained at team headquarters to treat their bumps and
bruises. However the Ravens chose to spend their mini-vacation,
one thing is for certain: It was nice to get back to
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HAVING A BREAKTHROUGH SEASON - January 6, 2007
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Bye-bye
Bills - December 31, 2006
Before their personal New Year's celebrations began,
70,913 fans were treated to a rockin' pre-party, as
the Ravens downed the Buffalo Bills 19-7 Sunday evening
at M&T Bank Stadium. <more>
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Sweep - December 24, 2006
The Ravens' road to the playoffs stopped off in Pittsburgh
on Sunday, which is exactly where the Steelers' ended.
With a dominating 31-7 victory, Baltimore completed
its first-ever season sweep of the Steelers and officially
eliminated the defending Super Bowl champions from postseason
contention. <more>
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Headed to Playoffs - December 18, 2006
Even though it was Steve McNair that led the Ravens
to the precipice of the playoffs, it was backup Kyle
Boller that pushed the team over the edge. With a gritty
27-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Boller helped
Baltimore officially clinch a playoff spot by tossing
two touchdowns in relief duty for McNair, who left in
the first quarter due to a hand injury. <more>
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Clobber Kansas City - December 12, 2006
The Ravens saved their offensive fireworks for late
in the game, but the defense was explosive all day long,
as Baltimore came away from Arrowhead Stadium with a
20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. <more>
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4th year, Mughelli gets a running start...
- November 28, 2006
Given the opportunity to block and catch passes as the
starting fullback, Ovie Mughelli took on another responsibility
he had longed for: running the ball. ...<more>
Knock
Out Blow - November 26, 2006
The message that Baltimore's coaches drove home to the
Ravens all weekend was about "delivering the knockout
blow" to a reeling Pittsburgh Steelers team. On
the heels of a 27-0 shutout of the defending Super Bowl
champions, the Ravens definitely connected. <more>
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Formation Suits Mughelli To A T - November
25, 2006
It takes a lot to get under the skin of Ovie Mughelli.
Around the Ravens' practice facility in Owings Mills,
the fourth-year fullback is one of the most mild-mannered
and polite players. <more>
Ravens
Help Needy For Thanksgiving - November 21,
2006
On Tuesday, many members of the Baltimore Ravens scored
points in the community by helping make sure those in
need could enjoy a hot meal this Thanksgiving. <more>
Ravens
Topple Titans - November 12, 2006
... The energy shifted when fullback Ovie Mughelli bowled
over two tacklers on his way to a career-first, 30-yard
touchdown in rebuttal to Henry's scoring run. ...<more>
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Tame Bengals - November 5, 2006
The Ravens have said all season that it is crucial to
get off to a fast start, and that's exactly what they
did Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. But it wasn't
just the offense revving early, as all three phases
of the game combined in the first five minutes of the
contest to post an immediate 14-0 lead. <more>
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March on Saints - October 30, 2006
For a guy who hasn't called the offensive plays for
nearly six years, Ravens head coach Brian Billick certainly
did not appear rusty, as Baltimore scored early and
often to upend the New Orleans Saints 35-22 Sunday afternoon.
Billick's 2006 debut as sole play-caller - the first
time he assumed the role of offensive coordinator since
the opening half of the 1999 season - resulted in 293
yards of total offense. <more>
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Corralled By Broncos - October 10, 2006
A rain-soaked Denver evening turned the Ravens' Monday
Night Football debut against the Broncos into a test
of field position and defense. In the end, the Ravens
couldn't stop a late- game surge by the home team, falling
13-3. <more>
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Shock Chargers - October 1, 2006
After nearly an entire afternoon of a punch-less
Baltimore offense, the San Diego Chargers dared the
Ravens to score with the game on the line. Steve McNair
cashed in on their bet, keeping his record in purple
and black a perfect 4-0. <more>
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Ravens
Down The Browns - September 25, 2006
History has shown that Cleveland Browns Stadium isn't
a welcome venue for the Ravens, but after a 52-yard
field goal from kicker Matt Stover in the final minute,
the Browns (0-3) were left with the unwelcome feeling.
After a nail-biting 15-14 victory, the Ravens head back
to Baltimore with a healthy 3-0 record. <more>
Black
and Blue - September 18, 2006
The Silver-and-Black might be a little black and blue
leaving M&T Bank Stadium, where it wasn't a good
day to be an Oakland Raider quarterback. A fired-up
Ravens defense tallied six sacks, six turnovers and
numerous bone-crunching hits in a 28-6 victory. <more>
Setting
the Tone - September 11, 2006
... Fittingly, Lewis got the call to cap the drive,
rumbling 4 yards behind a key block from fullback Ovie
Mughelli to post the opening score and boost the ... <more>
Boller
Plays Student, Teacher - August 31, 2006
... Boller stayed on the field after practice on Tuesday
to work with fullback Ovie Mughelli on a particular
route, giving him tips on his approach and how to read
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Ravens
20 - Eagles 10 - Aug. 17, 2006
But it was a journey to get to the victory. The Ravens
got off to a rousing start, as Ovie Mughelli laid a
fierce hit on Philadelphia return man Bruce Perry, drawing
loud "Ooohhs!" from the pro-Baltimore crowd. <more>
Fullbacks
Try to Push Ahead - Aug. 10, 2006
Last month, because of the presence of both Green and
Mughelli, the team released Alan Ricard, who paved the
way for Jamal Lewis to rush for 2,066 yards -- second
most in NFL history -- in 2003. Green, 5 feet 11 and
251 pounds, is the versatile back who can cut back between
the tackles or roll out for a quick pass. On the other
hand, Mughelli, 6-1 and 255, is the prototypical bruiser
who can plow over a linebacker. <more>
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