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

Alabama Quarterback David Cornwell Plans to Transfer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama quarterback David Cornwell says he is transferring. The redshirt sophomore announced his decision Wednesday in a Twitter post. Redshirt freshman Blake Barnett left the program early in the season after freshman Jalen Hurts won the…

Vols Blast Presbyterian 90-50

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jordan Bowden scored 11 straight points during a 23-0 run that broke the game open Tuesday as Tennessee breezed to a 90-50 victory over Presbyterian. Lamonte Turner had 24 points as Tennessee (4-3) won its third…

Vols Land Verbal Commitment From Nation’s Top Recruit

ESPN's number one high school football recruit announced on Tuesday that he is going to Tennessee. Offensive lineman Trey Smith of Jackson, Tennessee, made his decision known during a ceremony at the University School, which was televised live on ESPNU.…

Vols Derek Barnett Named First Team All SEC by League Coaches

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Tennessee junior defensive end Derek Barnett has been named to the First Team All-Southeastern Conference Coaches Football Team and senior quarterback Joshua Dobbs and junior kick returner Evan Berry have garnered Second Team All-SEC honors, as announced…

Titans Put Rookie LB Kevin Dodd on Injured Reserve

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee rookie linebacker Kevin Dodd is being placed on injured reserve and will have his right foot re-evaluated after being scratched the past two games. Coach Mike Mularkey announced the move Monday after practice. The 33rd…

Falcons Put DB Desmond Trufant on Injured Reserve

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have placed cornerback Desmond Trufant on injured reserve and waived punter Matt Wile. The team signed center Trevor Robinson and cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson on Tuesday. Trufant missed the last two games with…

Ohio State Holds Firm in Latest CFB Playoff Rankings

Ohio State held firm at second in the College Football Playoff rankings, putting the Buckeyes in position to become the first team to be selected to the final four without winning its conference. The second-to-last rankings were released Tuesday night…

Titans Release Starting Cornerback Perrish Cox

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have released starting cornerback Perrish Cox and will replace him on the roster by promoting cornerback Kalan Reed from the practice squad. The Titans announced the move Monday. Cox led the Titans with…

High School Football Playoff Scores

Tennessee Marion Co 35 Austin East 21 Warriors advance to 2A title game for third year in-a-row Face Trezevant at noon est in Cookeville Greenback 42 South Pitt 27 Alcoa 24 Sequatchie Co 0 Georgia Dalton 30 Coffee Co 28…

Sequatchie County Enjoying Best Season Since 1973

Dunlap, TN-(WDEF) What a magical season Sequatchie County has enjoyed this year. They've ripped off a school record thirteen wins. And if they can beat perennial power Alcoa tonight, they'll advance to the state title game for the first time…