Former Argo Ismail Joins Versus

THE CANADIAN PRESS/ARGONAUTS.CA STAFF

NEW YORK — Former Argos WR/KR Raghib “Rocket” Ismail has a new job as a television announcer for bull riding.

Ismail, who began his pro career with the Toronto Argonauts, will serve as a correspondent for some of the Professional Bull Riders telecasts on cable channel Versus. He became interested in the sport when he took part in “Ty Murray’s Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge” on CMT.

Ismail will interview riders about their lives outside of competition, making his debut during Saturday’s broadcast from Fresno, California.

One of the biggest off-season signings in the history of the franchise, Raghib ‘’Rocket’’ Ismail earned East Division All-Star nominations in both of his years in Toronto.  His claim to fame remains his electrifying kickoff return touchdown to help catapult the Argos over the Stampeders in the 1991 Grey Cup.