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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Has%20the%20university%20of%20Washington%20announced%20their%20new%20football%20radio%20announcer%20for%20the%20upcoming%20season%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 the University of Washington has announced their new football radio play-by-play announcer for the upcoming 2026 season. Elise Woodward has been hired in the role, succeeding Tony Castricone. ([gohuskies.com](https://gohuskies.com/news/2026/7/27/elise-woodward-named-washington-football-radio-play-by-play-host?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s a breakdown:\n\n- **Who**: Elise Woodward, a Washington alumna and former Husky student-athlete. ([gohuskies.com](https://gohuskies.com/news/2026/7/27/elise-woodward-named-washington-football-radio-play-by-play-host?utm_source=openai))  \n- **What she\u2019s doing**: She\u2019ll be the new radio play-by-play voice for Husky Football. ([gohuskies.com](https://gohuskies.com/news/2026/7/27/elise-woodward-named-washington-football-radio-play-by-play-host?utm_source=openai))  \n- **When she starts**: Her first call will be on Sunday, September 6, 2026, for the Apple Cup against Washington State at Husky Stadium. ([gohuskies.com](https://gohuskies.com/news/2026/7/27/elise-woodward-named-washington-football-radio-play-by-play-host?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Why this change**: Tony Castricone has left the position to become the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ([si.com](https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/huskies-need-new-voice-after-castricone-heads-to-nfl-01kvtj73hk7k?utm_source=openai))  \n\nIf you want, I can also pull up her earlier broadcasting work so you can get a sense of her style."
    }
]