Rick Nyman

Sports Director

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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 Freshman RB Ailym Ford Earning National Attention

(gomocs.com) For the second time this season, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga running back Ailym Ford has garnered national attention for his performance on the field.  The true freshman from Florence, S.C., was among the Honorable Mentions for the STATS National…

$1,000 Going to Winner of South Pitt-Red Bank Game

Friday's showdown between top ranked South Pittsburg and fourth ranked Red Bank has turned into a 'skins' game. That's because the winning team gets a thousand bucks. The Tennessee Titans named it their high school game of the week after…

No Time to Panic For 1-3 Vols

It's the off week for the Vols, but with a 1-3 record, it looks like Tennessee has been off every week as the joke goes. Certainly no joking around for the team and players. Can't afford to panic with third…

Vols Examining Quarterback Position During Bye Week

Tennessee is using the off week to study the quarterback position. We saw freshman Brian Maurer replace starter Jarrett Guarantano to begin the second half against Florida. The Vols offense is currently next-to-last in the SEC in total yards, so…

Mocs Will See a Few Alumni Play in Homecoming Game

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It's homecoming for Chattanooga this weekend. That's always a big time for any university to welcome back their alumni. But believe it or not, the Mocs will have five alumni that will actually play in the game, including the starting…

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…