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

Injuries Will Not Dampen Vols-Florida Showdown

The Tennessee-Florida showdown will be missing a few star players. Vols defensive back Cam Sutton is out with a fractured ankle, while Gators starting quarterback Luke Del Rio is out with a knee injury. Despite the loss of key personnel,…

Latest Tennessee High School Prep Poll

Class 6A Record Pts Prv 1. Maryville (14) 5-0 158 1 2. Oakland (1) 4-0 142 2 3. Whitehaven (1) 5-0 124 3 4. Bradley Central 5-0 115 4 5. Cordova 5-0 97 5 6. Wilson Central 5-0 82 6…

Florida QB Luke Del Rio Will Miss Tennessee Game

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio will miss Saturday's game at No. 14 Tennessee because of a knee injury. Coach Jim McElwain officially ruled Del Rio out Monday, saying he won't play against the Volunteers (3-0) and…

Cameron Wynn Becoming Big Play Maker For Notre Dame

Chattanooga-(WDEF) If you're looking for Notre Dame's Cameron Wynn on the football field, trying looking in the end zone because that's usually where he winds up. The talented sophomore has turned into a big play-maker for the Fighting Irish. When…

Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart Claim Feud is Behind Them

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman have left a NASCAR-mandated meeting insisting their dustup last weekend is behind them and no apologies are needed. The former teammates laughed and joked while addressing reporters together Friday outside the…

Titans Head to Detroit on Five Game Losing Streak

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans have familiar looks. Detroit opened with a 39-35 victory at Indianapolis, its seventh win in nine games dating to last year. The Titans, meanwhile, started the season with a loss at…

Vols Release 2017 Football Schedule

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A Monday-night season opener and seven games at Neyland Stadium highlight the 2017 Tennessee football schedule as released Tuesday by the Southeastern Conference. The Vols play 12 games over 13 weeks in 2017, with the open…

Mocs Schedule Ramping Up With Start of SoCon Play

Chattanooga-(WDEF) The Mocs have been dynamite in their first two games of the year. But now the real season gets underway this Saturday as the Mocs jump into conference action as they visit Furman. Football is fun when you win…

Cleveland Blue Raiders Off to Impressive 3-0 Start

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF) Last year, Cleveland never scored fifty points in a football game. This year, they've done it twice in just three games. The Blue Raiders wouldn't mind doing it one more time Friday night as they tackle rival Bradley…

New York Mets Sign Tim Tebow to Minor League Deal

NEW YORK (AP) - Tim Tebow has signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. The Mets announced Thursday that the former quarterback will take part in the Instructional League in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Tebow won the…