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

It’s Game Week Time in Tennessee

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – All of the hard work in the summer, the countless time in the weight room and the several hours on Haslam Field during fall camp were all for this week, as the preseason preparation culminated with the…

Vols Turn Focus Towards Season Opener

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –The Tennessee football team worked out in full pads on Friday afternoon for practice on the indoor fields as severe weather forced the Vols inside the Anderson Training Center. With the season-opener eight days away, UT head coach Jeremy…

Braves Dansby Swanson Starts Rehab With Rome Braves

Rome, GA-(WDEF-TV) Atlanta Braves starting short stop Dansby Swanson began his rehab assignment with the Class A Rome Braves on Thursday in Rome, Georgia. Swanson is fighting a heel injury. He hasn't played for Atlanta since July 24th. Swanson served…

Calhoun Defeats Ridgeland 38-8 in Corky Kell Classic

Rome, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun may have changed head coaches, but the results still look the same on the field. The Yellow Jackets beat Ridgeland 38-8 in the Corky Kell Classic on Thursday evening in Rome, Georgia. It was the head coaching…

Former Maryland QB Kasim Hill Transfers to the Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill has transferred to Tennessee. Tennessee athletic department spokesman Zach Stipe confirmed Thursday that the Volunteers have added Hill as a walk-on. Hill won't play this season due to NCAA transfer rules.…

Mocs Enjoy Coaching Fraternity

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV)  If a Mocs head coach needs help or advice, it's not uncommon to see them turn towards their coaching counter-parts in other UTC sports. Most of the Mocs coaches work on the same floor at McKenzie Arena, so it…

Braves Sign Speedy Outfielder Billy Hamilton

ATLANTA (AP) - The Braves have claimed outfielder Billy Hamilton off waivers from the Kansas City Royals to bolster their injury-plagued roster. The 28-year-old Hamilton is a five-time Gold Glove finalist and switch-hitter who gives Atlanta some defensive options and…

Clemson Claims Preseason Number One Ranking in AP Poll

Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football's newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented by Regions Bank . Clemson won its second national title…

Titans Kicker Ryan Succop Moved Off PUP List

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans are getting kicker Ryan Succop and tight end Jonnu Smith are both back on the field and off the physically unable to perform list after each passed physicals. The Titans announced the roster…

Acuna Shines Again as Braves Beat the Mets

ATLANTA (AP) - Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and threw out a runner at the plate to back Max Fried's fifth straight win, leading the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 5-3 on a sweltering Tuesday night. With Atlanta under…

Vols DB Baylen Buchanan Fighting Spinal Condition

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee defensive back Baylen Buchanan has a spinal condition that makes his status for this season uncertain. Buchanan started all 12 games for Tennessee last year but hasn't been participating in preseason practice. Tennessee coach Jeremy…

Position Battles Continue on Rocky Top

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cornerback Bryce Thompson and punter Joe Doyle were freshman All-Americans a year ago, but the Vols remain in competition at their respective positions during fall camp. Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt stressed that competition remains at nearly every…

“34-33” Battle Cry Fuels Notre Dame

Notre Dame felt they had a state title contender last year before disaster struck in the playoffs. Now the Irish are hoping to build off that ugly memory this season. Shake down the thunder. Notre Dame was beating Franklin Road…

Jaguars Sign Former Mocs All-American Davis Tull

(gomocs.com) Former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga All-American Davis Tull was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, Aug. 9.  Tull was a three-time Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year and holds the league’s all-time sack record with 37.0…

East Ridge Hoping For a Fast Start in 2019

When East Ridge burst on the scene last fall, they lost their first six games. So a fast start is a big deal this season. Said safety Keanu Johnson:"It's very important, so we can set the tone for the season.…

CFC Set to Begin Play For the Members Cup

The conference season is over for the CFC. Time now for the new Members Cup. A three month season made up of six teams. Chattanooga opens play Saturday as they host the famous New York Cosmos. Said head coach Bill…