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ESPN Reports OU Athletic Director Joe Castiglione Is Set to Retire, Sources
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, JUL 7 – Joe Castiglione ends a 28-year tenure marked by 26 national titles and 117 league championships, staying on as emeritus to aid in a smooth leadership transition.
- Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione announced plans to retire from his full-time role during the upcoming 2024-25 school year in Norman, Oklahoma.
- After nearly 28 years at the helm of Oklahoma athletics, Castiglione is retiring following his leadership during the program’s significant transition from the Big 12 Conference to the SEC in 2024.
- He hired Bob Stoops in 1998 and later identified Lincoln Riley as Stoops' successor, overseeing multiple national titles and league championships under their leadership.
- During Castiglione's tenure, Oklahoma secured 26 of its 45 national championships and 117 conference titles, making him one of the most enduring athletic directors currently overseeing a major collegiate sports program.
- Castiglione will remain with OU as athletic director emeritus to work on special projects while the university searches for his replacement during the next academic year.
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Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has announced that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned for June 2028.
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