Rodger Wyland joined WNYT-TV NewsChannel 13 in August 1986 as a weekend sports anchor/sports reporter. He is now the Sports Director, anchoring at 6 and 11 p.m. He 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, Rodger was the Sports Director at WTAJ in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he anchored sports on weekdays at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Rodger is a recipient of the Iris Award, presented for a half-hour special featuring tri-athlete John Gracey. He is also the winner of three New York State Broadcasters Awards for local sports coverage. A native of Altoona, Rodger graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Broadcasting in 1984. While at PSU, he was a play-by-play announcer at PSU basketball games for WPSX-TV. Rodger lives in Albany County with his wife and kids, and a crazy yellow lab.
Rodger Wyland
If Foles Leaves Philly, Giants Should Stay Away
Nick Foles won’t be with the Eagles next season but there is almost no chance, he’s in a Giants uniform
Siena’s Pickett Shining Bright In Freshman Season
Siena point guard Jalen Pickett has a chance to be a very special player in the Saints program
The Beat Goes On For Brady, Pats Blow Out Chargers 41-28
The most surprising game of the NFL Divisional playoff round, was the terrible performance by the Los Angeles Chargers
Rodger: Adam Gase Signing A Mistake For Jets
Adam Gase, who was fired by the Miami Dolphins after 2 losing season and a 23-25 record in three years
Clemson Now Even With Alabama On National Stage
Clemson will be in the championship picture for at least two more years
Giants On Notice: Haskins Declares For NFL Draft
Dwayne Haskins had a great year at Ohio State, but he’s not going to be the Giants starting quarterback next season
Rodger’s Wild Card Weekend Selections
The Eagles are playing its best football of the season
Yankees Land Tulowitzki, Not Out Of Running For Machado
The Yankees taking a chance on Troy Tulowitzski does not mean they won’t land Manny Machado
Jets Coaching Search Should Start With Experience
The Jets next hire has to have head coaching experience, and Mike McCarthy is available
The Future Is Bright For Giants With Barkley
The only saving grace from the Giants miserable 5-11 season is running back Saquon Barkley
Van Wagenen Believes Mets Are Favorites In NL East
General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen has already made the Mets into a contending team next season in the NL East
Rodger Says Yankees Should Pass on Machado
Manny Machado visits the Yankees on Wednesday, and you know he’s prepared to say all the right things.