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.

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Chattanooga Red Wolves Sign Former CFC Goalie Greg Hartley

(PRESS RELEASE) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has signed goalkeeper Greg Hartley as the first signee for the club’s 2019 USL League One debut, pending league and federation approval. Hartley will join Chattanooga’s professional team…

Bama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa Has Knee Sprain

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hurt his knee, although it doesn't appear to be serious.  Tagovailoa sprained his knee in the Tide's win last Saturday against Arkansas. Tagvailoa is the current front runner for the Heisman Trophy, who has put up…

Vols Hope Bye Week Pays Off Ahead of Game With Auburn

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee football team continued to displayed excitement at the challenge posed by this weekend's road test against No. 21/21 Auburn as it wrapped up its third practice of the week on Wednesday night at Haslam Field.…

Chad Knaus Out as Jimmie Johnson’s Crew Chief

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus will end their working relationship - the longest pairing of a driver and crew chief in present day NASCAR - after this season in a personnel shakeup at Hendrick Motorsports. Knaus…

GPS Soccer Beats Rival Baylor 3-0

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The GPS soccer team beat rival Baylor 3-0 on Tuesday night at GPS. The Bruisers first goal was courtesy of Myra Brock. She kicked it some 20 to 30 yards, and Baylor goalie Peyton Randolph couldn't quite stop it.…

Mocs Look For Improvement With Running Game

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Twenty one is great for black jack, but not for a football team's rushing total. The Mocs ran for only 21 yards last weekend in their loss to sixth ranked Wofford. Now UTC is looking to improve a rushing…

Mocs Extend Contract With Finley Stadium Through 2021

(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced a contract extension with Finley Stadium Davenport Field today.  The new agreement was ratified at today's Stadium Corporation Board Meeting. The new deal includes a three-year term, ending on June 30, 2021.  There…

Georgia Has to “Knuckle Up” Saturday Against LSU

Georgia gets their toughest test of the year Saturday in perhaps the toughest environment in the SEC, as the Dawgs travel to LSU. Georgia coach Kirby Smart knows what is team is walking into Saturday at Death Valley. Said Smart:"They've…

McCallie Grabs New Number One Ranking Ahead of Rivalry With Baylor

^Division I= ^Class 6A= †                                       Record  Pts  Prv † 1. Maryville (11)                     6-1     136  1 † 2. Oakland (1)                        6-1     122  2 † 3. Cane Ridge (1)                     8-0     108  3 † 4. Germantown (1)                     8-0     103 …

Titans OL Taylor Lewan Having Tests on Right Foot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Titans coach Mike Vrabel says two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan is having tests on his right foot after leaving Tennessee's loss in Buffalo. Lewan played 17 snaps before being replaced by Tyler Marz. Lewan…

NCAA Looking at More Changes For Transfer Rules

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA Division I Council has introduced legislation that would allow some athletes to transfer and be immediately eligible to play for a new school if there is a coaching change before the first day of fall…

Dodgers Blank Braves 6-0 in Game One of NLDS

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven dominant innings, Max Muncy hit an early, three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0 in their NL Division Series opener on Thursday night. Picked a surprising Game…

Georgia Bulldogs Feel Faster Under the Lights

Georgia gets their first night game of the year as they entertain Vanderbilt Saturday at 7:30. Dawgs head coach Kirby Smart is a fan of night contests, especially when it's at Sanford Stadium. Smart believes his team is actually faster when…

Mocs Set to Host Top Ten Team Saturday in Wofford

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs host sixth ranked Wofford on Saturday, and the Terriers are certainly playing like a top ten team. They lead the SoCon in scoring defense at 16 points a game, and they're second in the SoCon in scoring…

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman Cleared to Return

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Running back Devonta Freeman has been cleared to play after missing three games with a sore right knee, giving the Atlanta Falcons an important boost as they prepare to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Dan…

Vols Offensive Lineman Riley Locklear Suffers Meniscus Tear

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee reserve offensive lineman Riley Locklear has undergone surgery for a meniscus tear. The injury occurred Saturday during Tennessee's 38-12 loss at No. 2 Georgia. Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said Wednesday during the Southeastern Conference coaches'…

Vols Try to Bring Fight to Bye Week

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football head coach Jeremy Pruitt was proud of the way his team fought at Georgia on Saturday after the Vols made it a game early in the fourth quarter, cutting their deficit to 12 on a…