[Blogs] “Q” Joins The Ravens Again

[BR News]

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Qadry Ismail, a former Ravens receiver with a deep imprint in Baltimore’s record books, is returning to his former team, this time as a game-day broadcaster on WBAL-Radio.

With extensive experience as an NFL expert for ESPN, Ismail will join Gerry Sandusky and Stan White in the booth, taking the place of Rob Burnett.

Ismail has been a frequent contributor on WBAL’s radio shows and was host of RaveTV’s Ravens Report, which aired on MASN in 2009.

“This is going to be a great chance to not only be a part of WBAL for the game-day broadcasts and the various Ravens shows, but also continue my work with SportsLine , as well,” Ismail said.  ”I couldn’t pass it up.  It’s great to be a former Raven and now talk about a team that has strong potential this year and years to come.”

Ismail has strong ties to the Ravens.  As a wideout from 1999-2001, he won a Super Bowl ring and owns the third-most career receiving yards in team history (2,819). Ismail is also No. 2 in career receiving touchdowns, with 18.

Ismail had previously worked as a college football color analyst for Comcast, before his stint with ESPN.

“It’s one thing to be on the sideline and in the game, but it’s quite another to be in the booth and being able to articulate what you’re seeing from up there,” said Ismail.  ”I look forward to using my experience watching all the games for ESPN for the last six years and analyzing that for the masses.

“I think I can bring that experience and knowledge to the listener, along with Gerry Sandusky and Stan White.”

Sandusky is excited to have Ismail on his team.

“I’m thrilled,” Sandusky said on Thursday.  ”Qadry is a pro.  He has tremendous talent and will bring great insight to the broadcast as a former player.  He really has a unique personality that listeners will love.”

The two actually worked together during the Ravens’ Super Bowl run in 2000, where they collaborated on a post-game show each week.

“At that point, I knew he had a future in broadcasting, as well as the fact that I would enjoy working with him,” continued the voice of the Ravens.

Burnett may still contribute to WBAL on a part-time basis, but the fact that the former Ravens defensive end does not live in Baltimore (Ismail is local) was a key factor to the change.

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[scrock]

I always liked Ismail when he was a Raven, I'm sure he'll do fine broadcasting for the Ravens games.

[PIG 20]

Its always nice to see former Ravens stay involved with the team. Qadry did a good job on ESPN and I'm sure he will be great on the radio. I won't be listening though because if I'm not at the game, I'm watching on T.V.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

qadry is the man. went to high school in scranton, pa... the same high school as former syracuse point gaurd mcnamara. i moved to that area my senior year of high school and they were HUGE for locals. that town of those 2 and qadry's brother who also played football

[HuttoRaven]

I wonder if him and Boldin will duke it out for use of Q as a nickname in Baltimore. Maybe he will transfer it after Q scores 20 TDs this season

[Ball Hawk 888]

Ismail is the third most IF you leave out Todd Heap who is... second on the receiving list (4,893... Mason is at 4,975) and first in touchdowns (36, which is 14 more than second place Mason). WOW! I love and respect all these guys, especially Heap, but I REALLY hope that "The New Q" is at the top of this list in a couple of years

[Hammar88]

Congrats Q! Not to change the suject, but our friend Ed Thompson posted one of his past articles about Joe Flacco "put up or shut up" on MSN sports. This is so off base it's not funny. Well Ed when was the last time you heard Joe talking up his game? So...What does Joe need to shut up about? The only thing I slightly agree with is the fact that Joe will have to "put up" some better #'s this season. But, you are way out of line to say he needs to "put up or shut up".Cmon...maaaaan!

[ravenwildman]

Good deal he will be great! Q needs to start practicing the phrase "the hay is in the barn"! Who says that anyway Sandusky?

GO RAVENS!

[Jimmy Tice]

Sandusky does say "the Hay is in the barn" :)