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

Vols Basketball Add Game With U.T. Martin on December 9th

(utsports.com) After pandemic-related setbacks forced the cancellation of Tennessee's first four men's basketball games this season, the Volunteers didn't have to look far to find an addition to their schedule. The 13th-ranked Vols found a new season-opening opponent within the…

Dalton Football Coach Matt Land Resigns

Dalton head football coach Matt Land announced his resignation on Tuesday. The long time Catamounts coach was named the NFL's national high school coach of the year in 2019. Land took his team to the playoffs eight times during his…

Georgia QB D’Wan Mathis Enters Transfer Portal

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback D'Wan Mathis has officially entered the transfer portal. Mathis started Georgia's season opener against Arkansas, but he has seen limited action since then and has fallen down the Dawgs depth chart. Said head coach Kirby Smart:"As far…

Georgia Athletic Director Greg McGarity Stepping Down

(press release) ATHENS-----University of Georgia Director of Athletics Greg McGarity will retire on December 31, 2020, following 10 years of service as the UGA Athletic Association’s top administrator. “First and foremost, on behalf of the entire Bulldog Nation, I want…

Titans Prepare For Quick Rematch With Colts

Titans and Indy are settling in for a quick rematch Sunday. They just played two weeks ago on November 12th. Titans would like to forget that one. It was a special teams debacle with a shank punt and a blocked…

Bama QB Mac Jones Not Concerned With Heisman Hype

Mac Jones has certainly been a boost for Bama this season. The rather unheralded quarterback has become a Heisman front-runner in his first full season as a starter. Going into the Iron Bowl against Auburn, Jones has already thrown for…

Mocs Win Season Opener Over Lander 99-63

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs got the season off to a strong start defeating Lander 99-63 in McKenzie Arena. The contest counted as an exhibition for the NCAA DII Bearcats, the defending Peach Belt Conference Tournament Champions. David Jean-Baptiste and Malachi…

Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard Suspended Before Season Opener

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky interim women's basketball coach Kyra Elzy has suspended All-American guard Rhyne Howard for two games and guard Tatyana Wyatt for three. The moves were announced just hours before the No. 11 Wildcats' season opener against…

Vols Game Against Top Ranked Gonzaga Canceled For COVID

(utsports.com) After receiving Monday's COVID-19 test results, the Tennessee men's basketball program is extending its pause on team activities. The Volunteers will not travel to Indianapolis for next week's Jimmy V Classic, where they were scheduled to face top-ranked Gonzaga.…

Mocs Reset Season Opener Wednesday Against Lander

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs season opener against Bellarmine went by the wayside late last week. Rather than sulk, the coaching staff found an opponent in much the same boat. Season No. 102, 2.0, is reset as Lander comes to the…

COVID Forces Vols to Cancel First Two Basketball Games of the Season

(utsports.com) After consultation with the Knox County Health Department, Tennessee has announced that its men's basketball games against Charlotte and VCU, scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively, have been canceled due to COVID-19 contact tracing. Earlier Monday, the Tennessee program…

Tennessee High School Playoff Scores

PREP FOOTBALL Maryville 35, Dobyns-Bennett 28 Division I Class 1A Quarterfinal Coalfield 36, Oliver Springs 0 Fayetteville 38, Moore County 29 Lake County 42, West Carroll 8 South Pittsburg 37, Gordonsville 7 Division I Class 2A Quarterfinal Meigs County 42,…

Georgia High School Football Scores

PREP FOOTBALL Adairsville def. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, forfeit Allatoona 30, Pope 14 Bainbridge 43, Monroe 14 Blessed Trinity 49, Woodland Cartersville 0 Bowdon 61, Armuchee 17 Bremen 28, Haralson County 14 Brookwood 35, Parkview 25 Brunswick 49, Effingham County 0 Buford…

Clowney and Saffold Missing Titans Game With Baltimore

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee will be without starting left guard Rodger Saffold and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on Sunday when the Titans visit Baltimore. Saffold and Clowney are among six Titans declared out Friday. Saffold hurt his ankle in a…

South Pittsburg Lineman Gio Davis Picking Up SEC Offers

South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg junior defensive lineman Gio Davis wasn't exactly on the recruiting radar to start the season. Davis says he had offers from schools like the University of Pikeville. Now, SEC schools are calling. Davis has recently…

No Fans For Mocs Home Basketball Games in December

(gomocs.com) UTC announced today that there will not be fans in McKenzie Arena for home men's and women's basketball contests through the month of December. "With the continued challenges and safety concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have…

Legendary East Ridge Coach Catherine Neely Dies

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Legendary East Ridge coach Catherine Neely passed away on Wednesday at the age of 78 from COVID complications. Neely coached volleyball and basketball for the East Ridge Pioneers for over 50-years. She was truly a Pioneer, posting…