Bill ‘Bubba’ Bussey of ‘Rick & Bubba Show’ announces next step

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — Bill “Bubba” Bussey announced his next step during the “Rick & Bubba Show” on Thursday.

Bussey revealed he accepted a job offer at Jacksonville State University to be an assistant athletic director for broadcasting. The “Rick & Bubba Show,” produced by WZZK in Birmingham, is expected to end in 2024 after debuting in 1994 .

Bussey said he will work with Eli Gold, the former Alabama football play-by-play announcer who started calling Jacksonville State baseball games in the spring. Bussey will also assist the “Voice of the Gamecocks” Mike Parris, who’s been behind the microphone at Jacksonville State since 1983.

“We are excited to add someone with the experience and expertise that Bill has to lead our athletic broadcasting team,” said Jacksonville State Director of Athletics Greg Seitz in a statement. “He will be a true asset to Jax State when you look at his experience as an engineer, his on-air experience, and his experience in building, daily operation and expanding a network will only help us improve and enhance our athletic broadcasting division.”

Donnie Smith, Jacksonville State’s assistant athletic director for media relations, stated Bussey will oversee all broadcast operations for in-house productions. Bussey will also help with events like coaches shows.

“It’s fantastic to be given the opportunity to serve my hometown and my alma mater, where I have so many fond memories,” Bussey posted on Facebook .

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHNT.com.