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

UTC Women Open SoCon Play With 15 Point Win Over Samford

(GoMocs.com) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team opened Southern Conference play Wednesday night with a 77-61 win over Samford at the Pete Hanna Center. The Mocs never trailed in the game and improve to…

Titans Fire Receivers Coaches

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey is changing up his coaching staff, firing wide receivers coach Bob Bratkowski and assistant wide receivers coach Jason Tucker. The Titans announced the moves Wednesday. Mularkey thanked Bratkowski and Tucker for their…

Auburn Defensive Lineman Carl Lawson Turning Pro

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn defensive end Carl Lawson is leaving to enter the NFL draft. The fourth-year junior announced his decision to skip his final season of eligibility with the Tigers on Twitter Wednesday. Lawson had easily his best…

Dalton Holds on To Edge Rival NW Whitfield 64-62

Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF) Tunnel Hill became Tunnel Thrill as Dalton held on to beat rival Northwest Whitfield 64-62 on Tuesday night in Tunnel Hill. The Catamounts led by four at halftime, and they threatened to blow out the Bruins in…

Arkansas Claims 5th Straight Win Over Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Anton Beard scored 16 points and Arkansas hit its free throws down the stretch to erase an early 13-point deficit and outlast Tennessee 82-78. Arkansas (12-2, 1-1 SEC) has beaten Tennessee (8-6, 1-1) five straight times…

Vols Receiver Josh Malone Turning Pro

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone has announced via Instagram that he plans to enter the NFL draft rather than returning to school for his senior season. After scoring a total of three touchdowns in his first…

Mocs Basketball Falls on the Road to UNC Greensboro 73-68

(GoMocs.com) GREENSBORO, N.C.---The Chattanooga Mocs dropped a 73-68 loss at UNCG Monday night despite an 18-point, 11-rebound and three-block night from senior Justin Tuoyo. Francis Alonso led the Spartans with 26, 22 in the second half. UTC had a 12-point…

Lane Kiffin Leaving Alabama Before National Title Game

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lane Kiffin isn't sticking around to run Alabama's offense in the national championship game. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic's head coach.…

Peach Bowl Preview

Despite all of the food and fun that go along with a bowl game, sometimes the best experience is the one you're familiar with. Hurts:"One of my great memories was going to Popeye's the other night. I was kind of…

Lady Vols Post Easy Win Over UNC Wilmington

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Reynolds had a triple-double and three of her teammates scored at least 20 points Thursday as Tennessee trounced UNC Wilmington 90-54 for its fourth straight victory. Reynolds had 11 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists…

Vols Open SEC Play With Road Win Over Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Lamonte Turner scored 14 points and Detrick Mostella added 13 as Tennessee beat Texas A&M 73-63 on Thursday night in the teams' Southeastern Conference opener. The Volunteers (8-5) overwhelmed the Aggies (8-4) in points off…

UTC Women Fall to Second Ranked Notre Dame 79-58

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team closed out its home non-conference slate Tuesday with a 79-58 loss to second-ranked Notre Dame at the McKenzie Arena in front of 3,388 fans. The Mocs are…