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

Defense Should Dominate This Year’s Iron Bowl

The Iron Bowl nickname is fitting for this year's edition of the Alabama-Auburn rivalry. Both teams have iron-tough defenses, so we should see a physical, low-scoring showdown. For the Alabama-Auburn rivalry, it's best for both teams if they just don't…

Tennessee Prepares For Rivalry Game With Vanderbilt

Tennessee and Vanderbilt may not be considered a great rivalry, but it's still a rivalry. Said Vols offensive lineman Brett Kendrick:"We don't like to lose to Vanderbilt. That sticks with you the whole year until you play them again the…

Mocs Seek Redemption as They Head Into the Playoffs

Chattanooga-(WDEF) Chattanooga earned some respect with their effort against top-ranked Alabama. But the Mocs aren't looking for respect anymore. It's all about winning and advancing as they open the playoffs Saturday against Weber State. Mocs are back in the post-season…

23rd Ranked Indiana Holds Off UTC Women 79-76

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tyra Buss hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points and No. 23 Indiana held off Chattanooga 79-76 on Thursday night. Alexis Gassion added 15 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Hoosiers (3-0) and Amanda…

Vols Reserve Running Back Jeremy Lewis Has Left the Team

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Reserve running back Jeremy Lewis has left Tennessee's football team. Tennessee athletic department spokesman Ryan Robinson confirmed Thursday that Lewis was no longer with the football team but did not say why Lewis had left the…

Heritage Generals Sporting Mohawks For the Playoffs

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF) You've heard of 'No-Shave November'. But for the Heritage football team, it's 'Mohawk Moh-vember'. Several of the players are going with the mo-hawks this month to celebrate the team getting in the playoffs. For some reason, the coaches…

Vols Hit the Century Mark in Beating App State

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Robert Hubbs III scored 16 points to lead six Tennessee players in double figures Tuesday as the Volunteers capitalized on a 21-0 first-half spurt in a 103-94 victory over Appalachian State. Tennessee (1-1) bounced back from…

Georgia to Wear Black Jerseys Against Louisiana-Lafayette

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Georgia's black jerseys are making a comeback. Coach Kirby Smart confirmed Tuesday that Georgia will wear black jerseys for the first time since the 2008 season in Saturday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette. Georgia also is encouraging fans…