NORMAN, Okla. — The longest-tenured current Director of Athletics in major college sports is retiring.
University of Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione announced his retirement on July 8. Castiglione serves as the Vice President of the University of Oklahoma and the Director of Athletics.
In Castiglione's nearly 28 years with the university, he has seen 26 national titles and 117 league titles. He is staying on at the university through the current academic year.
The announcement comes now so the university can find a replacement while he is still on campus, aiding in a smooth transition.
Castiglione's list of accolades is not short:
- Athletic Director of the Year by the Sports Business Journal in 2009
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics award for the nation's top athletic director in 2000 and 2018
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