Tony Castricone Said 'Beat The Ducks' And Husky Nation Will Feel That One For Years

Alright, Dawg fans, grab your purple and gold because this one stings, big time. Tony Castricone, the voice that brought us so many unforgettable moments on the football field and basketball court, is officially leaving the University of Washington. He dropped the bombshell in a social media video Tuesday, June 23, confirming he's headed to the NFL to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio team. Can you believe it? Nine years of incredible calls, incredible memories, and now we've gotta find a new voice for the Huskies. This one hurts, no doubt about it.

An Incredible Nine Years, A Heartfelt Goodbye

Tony spent nine whole years pouring his heart into calling games for both UW football and men's basketball, and you could feel every bit of that passion every single Saturday. In that three-minute video he posted, he called it "an incredible nine years," saying it was "more than I ever could've asked for." He gave shout-outs to everyone, from God to his family, the UW staff, coaches, student athletes, local media, and his broadcast crew. But let's be real, his message to us, the fans, is what hit different. He thanked us for making Montlake "the greatest setting in college football" and for welcoming a kid from a "46-acre pine tree farm from Centerbrg, Ohio" to our Pacific Northwest family, making him "one of your own." He said sharing the last nine years of "fantastic memories" w

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as "the honor and privilege of a lifetime." You could just feel the sincerity, couldn't you?

A New Chapter, A Husky Forever

Even as he moves on, Tony made sure to leave us with a message that solidifies his place in Husky lore forever. "Husky Nation, I will always be a dawg until the day I die," he declared in the video. And then, the ultimate mic drop, a call to arms for the future: "And do me a favor: beat the Ducks. Go Dawgs." Talk about going out on a high note! The Buccaneers obviously saw something special in him too, posting their own video welcoming him to their broadcast team. Tony himself echoed that excitement in their news release, saying it's "the honor of a lifetime to be entrusted with this extremely rare opportunity and this one-of-a-kind role within this fantastic franchise." He's stepping into some big shoes, replacing Gene Deckerhoff, who retired after an incredible 37 seasons with the Bucs. So, here we are, facing a new era. Tony Castricone is off to the NFL, leaving us with an empty spot in the booth and that undeniable mandate to "beat the Ducks." As of June 23, the University of Washington hasn't announced who's going to step up and fill his shoes. Whoever it is has a massive legacy to live up to, especially with the football season on the horizon. We're gonna need that new voice to bring the same energy and heart Tony did. Let's make sure we show up strong and do our part to make him proud, especially when those Ducks come calling. Go Dawgs!

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