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

Lookouts Beat Smokies to Complete a 9-1 Home Stand

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts wrapped up a ten game home stand on Wednesday afternoon beating the Tennessee Smokies 8-6. The Lookouts went 9-1 during the home stand at AT&T Field. In Wednesday's contest, the Smokies grabbed a 2-0 lead in…

Former SEC Commissioner Mike Slive Dies

Mike Slive, the former Southeastern Conference commissioner who guided the league through a period of unprecedented success and prosperity, died Wednesday. He was 77. The Southeastern Conference said Slive died Wednesday in Birmingham, Alabama, where he lived with his wife…

CCS Softball Advances to Spring Fling After Beating DCA

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CCS softball team punched their ticket to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro after beating Donelson Christian Academy 5-3 and 8-3 on Tuesday night at Chattanooga Christian. In the first game, the Chargers allowed 3 runs in the first inning…

Big Orange Caravan Tour Stops in Memphis

The Big Orange caravan tour rolled into Memphis on Tuesday with athletic director Phil Fulmer and head football coach Jeremy Pruitt. Expectations will not be high for Coach Pruitt's team after last year's 4-8 record, but Fulmer reminded everyone that…

Lookouts Turn Back Smokies With 6-2 Victory

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts beat Tennessee 6-2 on Monday night at AT&T Field. Edgar Corcino gave the Lookouts the early lead with a lead-off homer in the bottom of the second to make it 1-0. Tennessee took a 2-1 lead…

Braves Sock Three Homers to Beat the Cubs 6-5

CHICAGO (AP) - Ozzie Albies hit a leadoff drive for his 13th homer, Jose Bautista connected for a three-run shot and the Atlanta Braves held off the Chicago Cubs for a 6-5 victory on Monday. Julio Teheran (4-1) pitched six…

Ringgold Baseball Advances to State Final Four

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ringgold baseball team beat Appling Co 3-2 and 8-0 to advance to the state Final Four on Wednesday. In game two, Andre Tarver had a two-run homer in the first inning. Dalton Schley added a two-run shot…

Cleveland State Ends Chatt State’s Softball Season

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland State softball team beat rival Chattanooga State 4-2 as the two teams clashed in the loser's bracket of the Region VII tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Chatt State. The loss ended the season for Chattanooga State, who…