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

Mocs Set to Open SoCon Play After Tough Non-Conference Slate

hattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After facing some non-conference juggernauts, including two top twenty teams, the Mocs should be prepared to start conference play this weekend as they host Western Carolina for homecoming. Said head coach Rusty Wright:"When you play the last three weeks like…

Braves Clinch Second Straight NL East Division Title

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves clinched their second straight NL East title when Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 41st homer in a 6-0 win over San Francisco on Friday night that eliminated the Giants from postseason contention in Bruce…

Ringgold Hoping to Get Tough Against Rival LFO

Ringgold has stumbled to an 0-3 start this season, but they can make a statement Friday night as they battle their long-time rival in LFO. The Tigers used to own this series, winning 12 in-a-row before LFO snagged the braggin'…

Mocs ‘Project Thumper’ Earning Backfield Results

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs ground game has been dubbed 'Project Thumper' by the running backs, and it seems the project is paying off. Chattanooga failed to average a hundred yards rushing a game last season. But after three games this season, UTC…

UTC Gives Basketball Coach Lamont Paris New Six Year Contract

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball staff recently went through a little makeover, now it’s time to address the head coaching position. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton announced the contract extension of Coach Lamont Paris through the…

Phillies Use Five-Run 4th Inning to Beat Atlanta 5-4

ATLANTA (AP) - Rhys Hoskins and Jose Pirela hit two-run homers off Dallas Keuchel in Philadelphia's five-run fourth inning and the Phillies escaped in the ninth to beat Atlanta 5-4 on Tuesday night and prevent the Braves from moving closer…

Vols Jump Into SEC Play Against Big Nemesis

Even though it hasn't been the start to the season Tennessee wanted, it's almost a fresh start this Saturday as the Vols dive into SEC play against their big nemesis. The Florida Gators. Despite the season ending injury to Florida…

Phillies Homer Four Times to Beat Atlanta 9-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cesar Hernandez hit one of four Philadelphia home runs and added an RBI single to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 on Thursday night. J.T. Realmuto, Jean Segura and Adam Haseley also went deep…

Mocs Face Big Challenge Despite Vols 0-2 Start

Before the season started, no one looked at the Mocs-Vols game as a must-win situation for Tennessee. Then again, no one expected the Vols to be 0-2. Chattanooga hopes their not running into a sleeping SEC giant. When the Mocs…

Flowers Power Lifts Braves Over Phillies 3-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Tyler Flowers hit a three-run homer, Dallas Keuchel struck out eight in six innings and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 Wednesday night. The Braves reduced their magic number to eight, pending Washington's…

Coahulla Creek Still Elicits Funny Pronunciations

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Let's be honest about the Coahulla Creek football team. The first time you saw their name, you had no idea how to say it. And even though the Colts have been playing ball since 2011, their name still gives…

Vols Allow Defensive Back Bryce Thompson Back at Practice

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee corner back Bryce Thompson has returned to practice less than three weeks after his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. When he will start playing again remains uncertain. Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said Wednesday…

Phillies Homer Five Times to Edge the Braves 6-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Corey Dickerson homered twice to help Philadelphia's wild-card push and the Phillies hit five home runs overall in a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. The Phillies entered three games behind the Cubs for…

Freshmen Making Early Impact For Tennessee

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Heading into week three of the 2019 season, the Vols have zeroed in on their upcoming third-consecutive game at Neyland Stadium when in-state foe Chattanooga comes to town on Saturday. Kickoff against the Mocs is set for…