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

Titans Place DB Malcolm Butler on Injured Reserve

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have placed cornerback Malcolm Butler on injured reserve after he injured his left wrist Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Tennessee also re-signed cornerback Tye Smith, added wide receiver Rashard Davis to the practice…

Chattanooga’s Treasure Hunt Commits to Kentucky

Chattanooga native Treasure Hunt verbally committed to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky on Monday. The Hamilton Heights guard picked the Wildcats over Auburn, Baylor, South Carolina, and Mississippi State. Hunt is a five star recruit who was…

Vols Expect Line of Scrimmage Game Against Kentucky

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Homecoming festivities have subsided and its back to business for the Vols as they prepare for their penultimate road trip. Tennessee faces Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ET). The…

Braves Sign Catcher Tyler Flowers and OF Nick Markakis

(press release) ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves today signed C Tyler Flowers and OF Nick Markakis to one-year contracts after declining both players’ team options for the 2020 season. The club also declined RHP Julio Teheran’s team option for 2020,…

Another High Stakes Showdown in Florida-Georgia Rivalry

Bragging rights. 50-50 crowd split. Two teams ranked in the top ten. This year's Florida-Georgia rivalry has it all. Reporter:"Gainesville, Florida is 70 miles closer to Bainbridge than Athens is, so confession time. Were you ever a Gators fan growing…

Vols Trounce Eastern New Mexico 107-59 in Exhibition Game

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Jordan Bowden and Lamonte Turner combined for 45 points in Tennessee's 107-59 exhibition win over Eastern New Mexico at Thompson-Boling Arena Wednesday night. It marked the most points the Vols have scored in an exhibition game during the Rick Barnes era and…

Vols Still With Plenty to Prove Saturday Against UAB

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt said his squad has a lot to prove heading into Saturday’s homecoming contest with UAB inside Neyland Stadium at 7 p.m. The Vols (3-5) welcome the Blazers (6-1) following their most…

Bama QB Tua Tagvailoa Game Time Decision Against LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is returning to practice, but tight end Miller Forristall could be out for the next six weeks. Coach Nick Saban says that Tagovailoa could be "a game time decision" with a sprained…

Auburn Backup QB Joey Gatewood Leaves the Team

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn backup quarterback Joey Gatewood has left the team and plans to transfer. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Wednesday Gatewood opted to enter the NCAA's transfer portal to give himself more time to find a school…

Vols Receiver Jauan Jennings Becoming Fan Favorite

It seems like Vols receiver Jauan Jennings becomes a bigger fan favorite after every game. UT faithful dig the kid's passion, which shows up in his performance. Jennings did it all last week in Tennessee's 41-21 win over South Carolina.…

UTC Women Beat Lee University 71-55 in Exhibition Game

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team scored a 71-55 win over Lee University in exhibition action at McKenzie Arena tonight.  Senior Lakelyn Bouldin and sophomore Eboni Williams led the Mocs with 17 points…

Mocs Still Fighting to Stay in the SoCon Chase

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs went toe-to-toe with the SoCon favorite last weekend before losing 35-34 to Wofford. If Chattanooga can get that same kind of effort the rest of the season, it could be a November to remember.Losing on a…

Falcons Release Kicker Matt Bryant

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have released kicker Matt Bryant. The team cut ties with the 44-year-old Bryant on Tuesday, bringing in Younghoe Koo as his replacement. Bryant was released after missing five of 14 field goal…

Vols Expect Challenge From 6-1 UAB Blazers

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee notched a significant 41-21 win against South Carolina on Saturday, but with the start of a new week the Vols are not resting easy and have shifted their focus to a one-loss UAB team. UT…

Georgia-Florida Game Staying in Jacksonville Through 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida and Georgia have agreed to keep their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville through 2023. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry made the announcement Friday, eight days before the Southeastern Conference schools meet in the "World's Largest Outdoor…

Thursday High School Football Scores

Bradley Central   49 Soddy Daisy        35 Anderson Co    29 East Hamilton  14 Pepperell    42 Dade Co     0 Tyner  49 Brainerd 6 Sequatchie Co   32 Grundy Co       0 Loudon   49 Walker Valley  7…