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

Falcons Agree to Sign Veteran Pass Rusher Dwight Freeney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have attempted to address their persistent pass-rush problem by agreeing to terms on a deal with free-agent linebacker Dwight Freeney. The 36-year-old Freeney hasn't had a double-digit sack total since 2010. Even…

Vols Open Fall Camp With Plenty of High Hopes

The Vols have heard all the talk about their potential this season. Now it's time to work. Tennessee opened fall practice Monday evening with plenty of high hopes, since they return 17 starters from last year's talented team. Disappointment has…

Titans Agree to Sign Receiver Andre Johnson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson. The Titans also added offensive lineman Ronald Patrick on Friday. Terms were not disclosed. The 6-foot-3 Johnson has 1,053 catches for…

Martin Truex Junior Takes Pole in Pocono

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Martin Truex Jr. turned a lap of 179.244 mph and won the pole Friday at Pocono Raceway. Truex won his third pole of the season in the No. 78 Toyota and the 10th of his…

CFC Must Defend Big Team in Playoff Semifinals

Chattanooga-(WDEF) The Chattanooga FC entertain Sonoma County Sol Saturday night with the winner advancing to the NPSL national championship game. According to CFC coach Bill Elliott, Sonoma will be one of the biggest teams his club has faced all season.…

Tim James Glad to be Back Home at East Ridge

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF) Tim James is back at his old stomping grounds this season at East Ridge High School. James coached the Pioneers football team for seven years before leaving in 2008 to start up the football program at Heritage.…

SoCon Football Coaches Pick UTC to Win League Title

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Chattanooga Mocs have been tabbed the preseason favorites by the Southern Conference football coaches for the third consecutive season. The Mocs, who have won at least a share of the conference crown each of the last…

Falcons Cut Returner Devin Hester

When the Atlanta Falcons start training camp on Thursday, receiver and kick returner Devin Hester will not be around. Atlanta has announced they have cut the veteran playmaker. Hester holds the NFL record for most return touchdowns with a total…

Earnhardt Warns Return to NASCAR Could Take More Time

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. warned Monday his return to NASCAR could take longer than planned. NASCAR's most popular driver is scheduled to miss his third consecutive race this Sunday with concussion-like symptoms. On his weekly podcast, he…

Lady Vols Release Non-Conference Basketball Schedule

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's 2016-17 women's basketball nonconference schedule features home games with Baylor, Stanford and Notre Dame plus a trip to Texas. The school released its nonconference schedule Monday. Baylor, Stanford and Texas joined Tennessee in regional finals…

NFL Clears Peyton Manning of HGH Allegations

NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL says it found no credible evidence that Peyton Manning was provided with HGH or other prohibited substances as alleged in a documentary by Al-Jazeera America last fall. The league said the quarterback and his…

Vols Eye Successful Season in 2016

Vols coach Butch Jones says the road to success is always under construction. Jones watched his team hit a few pot-holes last year, but now he hopes UT has the right tools and players to build a winner this fall.…