I joined WNYT-TV NewsChannel 13 in August 1986 as a weekend sports anchor/sports reporter. I am now the Sports Director, anchoring at 6 and 11 p.m. I also hosts Big Board Radio Sports Talk weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on 104.5 The Team, and is the play by play announcer for UAlbany Football and Basketball. Prior to joining WNYT-TV, I was the Sports Director at WTAJ in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where I anchored sports on weekdays at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. I am a recipient of the Iris Award, presented for a half-hour special featuring tri-athlete John Gracey.I also am the winner of three New York State Broadcasters Awards for local sports coverage. A native of Altoona, I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Broadcasting in 1984. While at PSU, I was a play-by-play announcer at PSU basketball games for WPSX-TV. I reside in Albany County with his wife and kids, and a crazy yellow lab.
Rodger Wyland
How Good Of A Season Will NY Giants QB Daniel Jones Have In 2023?
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is set to have a big season for Big Blue. Jones will throw more then 15 touchdown passes this season.
How Impressive Did Aaron Rodgers Look Vs The Giants On Saturday?
Mission accomplished for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Rodgers wanted to play in a preseason game and not get hurt.
What Should We Expect In This Saturday’s Giants Jets Game?
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Is This One Of The Strongest Fields Ever For The Travers Stakes?
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How Excited Should Fans Be About UAlbany Football In 2023?
The UAlbany football team opens up their season this Saturday night at home vs the Fordham Rams. It will be the Great Danes first home opener since 2014.
Is It Finally Too Little Too Late For The New York Yankees?
The time has come for New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to make wholesale changes after his team and franchise hit rock bottom.
When Is It Time For The Yankees To Move On From GM Brian Cashman?
The New York Yankees did not make any big moves at the trading deadline because threr were not any that made sense for General Manager Brian Cashman to move on.
Are The Giants Significantly Better With Saquon Barkley Now Back?
Most running backs don’t get paid the big money, and Barkley understands the business side of it, but it doesn’t mean he has to like it.
Why Is This New York Yankee Team So Hard To Watch?
I really don't know how anyone can still watch this New York Yankee team on a daily or nightly basis. They become even more increasingly frustrating.
Should Met Fans Be Happy Or Upset With Max Scherzer Now Gone?
Scherzer had a few good starts, but the rest were duds and when you consider the millions he was making, he was a total bust this season.
Did The New York Mets Make A Mistake Trading David Robertson?
The Mets traded their closer David Robertson early this morning to the Miami Marlins in exchange for two rookie league minor league teenagers.
Are We Buying In Too Much With These 2023 New York Jets?
The New York Jets have a lot of buzz surrounding them for this upcoming 2023 season. It is deserved when you have Aaron Rodger as your new quarterback.