Rick Nyman

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Rick Nyman grew up in Anniston, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama. His television career started at WJSU-TV in Anniston where he had the opportunity to cover SEC football with Alabama and Auburn. Anniston is just 20 minutes from the Talladega Speedway, so NASCAR was a big part of his sports coverage. Due to this he was able to interview Davey Allison, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and several other top-name NASCAR drivers.

Rick’s next television job was in Savannah, Georgia, where he covered basketball player Kwame Brown (now with the Washington Wizards), who later became the first ever high school player selected as the top pick in the NBA draft. He covered the PGA Tour’s annual swing thru Hilton Head and also had the opportunity of covering the Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl appearance in 1999 in Miami.

Rick especially enjoys all the atmosphere, tradition and drama of college football. He also likes profiling sports personalities and learning what drives them both on and off the field. If he’s not covering sports, he’s either watching Seinfield or David Letterman, playing golf, reading, or working out. What he enjoys about Chattanooga is the passion people have for sports. The mountainous region of Chattanooga reminds him of his hometown of Anniston, which also has big, beautiful trees and plenty of hills.

You can contact Rick at rnyman@wdef.com.

Articles

UTC Wins Regular Season Finale Over ETSU

The UTC women's basketball team beat ETSU 65-54 in their regular season finale on Thursday night in Johnson City. Dena Jarrells lead the Mocs with 17 points, while Bria Dial added 15. The Mocs finished the SoCon with a 9-5…

Baylor Captures State Wrestling Title

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor won the traditional state championship for the D-II private schools on Thursday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The Red Raiders pulled away over Christian Brothers to claim the title. Baylor finished with 216.5 points compared to 187.5 for…

Titans Waive Receiver Adam Humphries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have waived wide receiver Adam Humphries after he played only 19 games over the past two seasons. The Titans announced Thursday they also waived defensive backs Chris Milton and Breon Borders. They signed…

Vols Notch 8th Straight Series Win Against Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Victor Bailey Jr. made 5-of-8 3-pointers and finished with 21 points as No. 25 Tennessee beat in-state rival Vanderbilt 70-58 Wednesday night to sweep the season series. Tennessee won its eight straight in this series and…

Mocs Fall in Overtime to Mercer 81-77

(gomocs.com) MACON, Ga.---The Chattanooga Mocs led for a majority of the game but not when it mattered most in an 81-77 overtime loss at Mercer. The loss assured the Mocs of a spot in the 4-5 seeded matchup at the…

Mocs Softball Cancels Frost Classic Due to Weather

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA --- With impending inclement weather in the forecast, the Chattanooga Mocs softball program has canceled its upcoming Frost Classic this weekend, originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday inside Jim Frost Stadium. Chattanooga will now host Tennessee Tech in…

Mocs Set to Begin New Football Era With Spring Season

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) A new chapter of Mocs football gets underway this weekend. Chattanooga kicks off their spring season by hosting Wofford. The SoCon chose to move their football season to the spring as a COVID precaution, so now Chattanooga is set…

Mocs Basketball Regular Season Finale Against VMI Canceled by COVID

(soconsports.com) SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Saturday’s Southern Conference men’s basketball game between VMI and Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been canceled due to positive COVID tests and quarantine requirements within VMI’s program. The game would have been the regular-season finale for…

Mocs Football Gears Up For Unusual Spring Season

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It's game week for the Mocs football team. Sounds kind of weird to say since it's February. Chattanooga kicks off the SoCon spring season this Saturday, as they host Wofford at noon at Finley Stadium. UTC is now scheduled…

Bria Dial Leads Mocs Over Greensboro 57-41

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Chattanooga senior Bria Dial and junior Abbey Cornelius combined for a lethal effect on both sides of the ball to lead the Mocs to a 57-41 win over UNCG in Southern Conference women’s basketball action Friday…

Mocs Softball Falls Twice on Opening Day

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA --- The Chattanooga Mocs softball team suffered a two-game sweep, falling 8-0 to Western Kentucky in game one before a late rally attempt felt short in a 7-5 loss  to Indiana State in the nightcap on Friday inside…

Rodney Garner and Willie Martinez Added to Vols Defensive Staff

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Southeastern Conference veterans Rodney Garner and Willie Martinez, who own a combined 45 years of experience in the league and five SEC championships, have been named to Tennessee football's defensive staff, head coach Josh Heupel announced on…

Tyner Names Tyrus Ward New Head Football Coach

Tyner didn't go far to find their new head football coach. They went across town and got Brainerd's Tyrus Ward. Ward will replace Wayne Turner, who had coached the Rams for 30 years. Ward led the Panthers to an 8-5…

Lady Vols Upset 2nd Ranked South Carolina 75-67

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Rennia Davis scored all 24 of her points in the second half and No. 21 Tennessee beat second-ranked South Carolina 75-67, ending the Gamecocks’ 31-game conference winning streak. The Lady Vols (13-5, 7-3 Southeastern Conference) came…

Baylor Beats GPS 39-22 in Completion of Suspended Game

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls beat rival GPS 39-22 to complete a game that was suspended on February 1st. That game was postponed after the first quarter because of possible COVID concerns. When play resumed on Wednesday at GPS, Baylor enjoyed…

Vols Ready to ‘Let it Rip’ Under New Offensive Staff

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – New Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel formally introduced his offensive staff to the media on Wednesday as the Volunteers charted a course for their uptempo offensive philosophy. The experienced staff includes offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Alex Golesh,…

Ooltewah Head Football Coach Scott Chandler Resigns

Ooltewah head football coach Scott Chandler has announced his resignation. Chandler went 16-16 during his three seasons as the Owls head coach. His best year was his first season on the sidelines when the Ooltewah went 9-3 and made the…

Titans Made Contact With Free Agent J.J. Watt

The Titans need a lot of help with their pass rush, so will they be a player in the J.J. Watt sweepstakes? The Texans released the veteran defensive end last week. He's one of only three players in league history…

Braves Win Salary Arbitration Case With Dansby Swanson

The Atlanta Braves beat Dansby Swanson in salary arbitration, and the shortstop will earn $6 million rather than his request for $6.7 million. Arbitrators Richard Bloch, Walt De Treaux, Robert Herman made the decision, a day after hearing arguments. The…