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

Grace Academy Plans to Lean on Their Linemen

Last year was a banner season for Grace. They tied the record for the most wins in school history at seven. They won their first ever playoff game. And they made history against a long time rival. Said receiver Tillman…

Dalton Catamounts Ready to ‘Surrender’ This Fall

The Dalton Catamounts are eager for the post-season after seeing their seven year playoff run snapped last season. Matt Land starts his 27th year on the Dalton coaching staff, and not much has changed. The Catamounts still need team work to…

Josh Donaldson Gets Walk Off Winner Against Nationals

ATLANTA (AP) - Josh Donaldson's bases-loaded single off Fernando Rodney in the ninth inning lifted the Atlanta Braves over the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Friday night after Luke Jackson allowed a tying, two-run homer to Victor Robles in the top…

SEC Media Pick Alabama to Win League Title Again

SEC Football Media Days concluded on Thursday with media in attendance predicting Alabama to win the 2019 SEC Championship over Georgia in a rematch of last season’s dramatic SEC Championship Game. Alabama received 203 votes to be crowned SEC Champion…

Brainerd Searching For More Offensive Firepower

Brainerd has six wins over the last two years. To get more dubs, the Panthers need to juice up the offense. They averaged just over 15 points a game last season. Said head coach Tyrus Ward:"That's definitely been our focus…

Gus Malzahn Happy to Call Plays Again at Auburn

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn helped wrap up SEC Media Days on Thursday. The offensive guru is back calling plays after offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey left. Malzahn called the shots in Auburn's bowl game against Purdue, and the Tigers scored 63…

Miami FC Eliminate CFC From NPSL Playoffs

(miamifc.com) MIAMI (July 16, 2019) - The Miami FC used two second half goals to edge out Chattanooga FC in the NPSL South Region Semifinals on Tuesday night. With the victory, Miami will now host Tulsa Athletic in the South Region…

Vols Hope Jim Chaney Can Energize the Offense

Jeremy Pruitt and Tennessee have a new offensive coordinator and more 300-plus pound blockers. The Volunteers are hoping that combination and an experienced quarterback in Jarrett Guarantano help kick-start one of the Southeastern Conference's least productive offenses. Pruitt hired Jim…

Titans Defensive Lineman Derrick Morgan Retires

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee defensive lineman Derrick Morgan says he's retiring after playing nine NFL seasons for five head coaches. Morgan announced his decision Monday on social media and with a post on The Players' Tribune website. He wrote…

CFC Set to Begin Playoffs on Friday at Fort Finley

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC are back in the playoffs for the 8th year in-a-row. Chattanooga will dive into post-season action on Friday evening as they host Inter Nashville. Even though the CFC lost their regular season finale on Saturday, it didn't…

Baylor Swim Relay Team Ranked Number One in America

(press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Baylor Swim Club had eleven athletes earn National Interscholastic Coach Association (NISCA) All American status for the 2018-19 high school swimming season. That makes over 100 individuals and over 125 relays earning All-American status in…

QB Jarrett Guarantano Leading Vols Player Contingent at SEC Media Days

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Senior linebacker Daniel Bituli, redshirt junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and redshirt senior outside linebacker Darrell Taylor will join Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt as the Vols’ representatives at SEC Media Days this Tuesday in Birmingham, Ala. Tennessee…