SCENE IN ATLANTA

An Austin Powered Party!

The Invite: The third annual Don't Stop the Music Gala. The Venue: The new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The Welcoming Committee: Foundation founder and Grammy Award-winning music producer Dallas Austin. The Red Carpet Arrivals: Falcons player Ovie Mughelli, Jermaine Dupri, R&B singer Monica, Funkmaster George Clinton and A-listeners including Jim Weinberg.....

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In a couple of weeks, you'll have new teammates, a new coach, a monstrous new playbook...and a franchise to turn around. The last thing you need is pressure to find a good date spot. Here's a guide to the best your new city has to offer, as picked by the ultimate residents experts: your brothers on the gridiron.

Media Blitz

Stars swarmed NYC for the Tribeca/ESPN Film Festival. "Players are bigger than rock stars in my country," says Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli, whose family is from Nigeria. "This shows political battles can be worn on the field."

Q+A
Question: What's your most memorable coach blowup? "When one of his QBs audibled, Brian Billick would toss his headset and start screaming, all while the play was developing. If it worked, he'd just say, 'Okay, good job guys.'"

NFL Stars' Offseason More Work Than Play

Falcons' Ovie Mughelli presided over the closing bell at NASDAQ's Marketsite in New York City. During the ceremony, the fullback also spoke passionately about the mission of his foundation, The Ovie Mughelli Project.

The five celebrity bachelors successfully delivered magical evenings for each of the lucky winners. The Atlanta Falcons' latest sensation, Ovie Mughelli, waited patiently to meet his date at the V103-FM radio station.

Ebony Magazine 8th Annual Superbowl Gospel Celebration

The eighth annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, one of the most popular events during Superbowl weekend, captivated the energetic crowd at the James L. Knight Center in Miami with a combination of emotionally moving music and inspirational messages.

He's So Original

Ovie Mughelli know there more to the game. The 6'2, 250lb. new Falcons fullback may be tough on the field, but he is a gentle giant off.

Athletes and Celebrities Team Up to Help Youth Say "NO" To Drugs

Each year Graham and more than 500 athletes and celebrities and corporate leaders support AAD (Athletes Against Drugs) and help educate young people about making positive, healthy life decisions...Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli believes the students are taking note of the organization's positive message.

Ebony Bachelors

The eighth annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, one of the most popular events during Superbowl weekend, captivated the energetic crowd at the James L. Knight Center in Miami with a combination of emotionally moving music and inspirational messages.

American Superstar Magazine

Taking Advantage of His Opportunity

Like a firecracker, Baltimore Ravens running back Ovie Mughelli has been waiting for his chance to explode ever since he arrived as a fourth-round draft pick out of Wake Forest in 2003.

Winston Salem Chronicles

Mughelli making plays for Ravens

It's only Ovie Mughelli's fourth year in the NFL and he's really starting to feel comfortable with the Baltimore Ravens.

BlackMen Magazine October-November 2006

Off the gridiron, this Baltimore Ravens fullback tackles tough issues, such as the learning crisis among our youth.

The Education Highway

When you look at Ovie Mughelli, you probably think that he is just another "typical" fullback in the National Football League...It is not until you sit down and talk with this 26-year-old Baltimore Raven that you realize that, in today's NFL, where players care more about money and fame than they do about an education, the word "typical" does not begin to describe this particular man and his journey to the NFL.

Ovie Mughelli has a lot on his mind these days. With NFL training camp fast approaching, the Baltimore Ravens fullback has plenty to ponder as he starts his fourth year and second at his position.

Rolling Out Atlanta - August 3, 2003