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 Successful Will Siena’s Jalen Pickett Be For The Nuggets?
When Jalen Pickett was at Siena for three seasons starting in 2018, he always felt like he could play at the next level and that could lead to a shot in the NBA
Was The Travelers Championship This Weekend Playing Too Easy?
The Travelers Championship this past weekend was entertaining per usual. There was some criticism after the event however as it might have played "too easy."
Does ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian Think The NY Mets Can Get Back On Track?
The New York Mets are simply a bad baseball team no other way to put it. They have not won a series in over three weeks now
Is This The Best Gerrit Cole Has Looked As A Yankee?
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole however remains a bright spot and is looking the best he has as a New York Yankee.
How Awesome Of A Story Was Cohoes’ Zach Remillard’s MLB Debut?
What a cool story it was this weekend for Cohoes New York native Zach Remillard. Nothing makes me happier than seeing local products succeed on the big stage.
Who Will Win The Bitter AL East Rivalry At Fenway Park?
One of the best rivalries in all of sports is renewed this weekend as the New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox again.
Does Clark Kellogg Think Andre Jackson Will Be A Good NBA Player?
Our biggest focus here locally will be where Albany Academy product Andre Jackson Jr will get drafted.
When Are The Giants And Saquon Barkley Going To Agree To Terms?
The New York Giants will have some higher expectations this season for 2023 as they are coming off of a season where they won 10 games including one playoff win
Who Is The Subway Series More Important For The Mets Or Yankees?
The Subway series is more important to the New York Mets, because right now they are a bad baseball team.
How Big Of A Series Win Was It For The Red Sox Over The Yankees?
The Boston Red Sox took two out of three vs the New York Yankees this weekend at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees went 2-4 at home this past week
Is It Time To Press The Panic Button For The New York Mets?
They have now been swept in back to back series by the Blue Jays and most recently their bitter rival the Atlanta Braves.
What Does ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian Think About The Yankees Right Now?
He likes how they are playing but agrees they have to deal with getting through all of these injuries.