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
Is This The Craziest NFL Coaching Carousel Ever?
The NFL coaching carousel does not get rolling until Dallas and Philadelphia decide if they are going to fire Mike McCarthy and Nick Sirianni.
Is Kevin Huerter Starting To Get Back To His Old Form Now?
Nice to see Shenendehowa grad Kevin Huerter returning to the starting lineup for the Sacramento Kings and returning to his old form.
How Competitive Will The Siena Men Be This MAAC Season?
Siena is 2-3 in the MAAC and with addition of Durugordon who plays a very high level the Saints are a dangerous team especially in March.
Is This UAlbany Men’s Basketball Team Better This Season?
We will learn more about UAlbany this week when they host UMass-Lowell and Bryant.
How Surprising Is It For Bill Belichick To Be Done With The Pats?
Not surprised Bill Belichick is all done with the New England Patriots and not surprised that he's not retiring.
What To Make Of UAlbany’s Reese Poffenbarger Going To Miami?
There are many players in the CAA that could play at the next level and with the NIL you can also get paid to play.
Will Bill Belichick Get Fired Or Not From The Patriots?
It is going to be very interesting to see how this all plays out with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.
Is UAlbany’s Jonathan Beagle Having A Better Year Than Last Year?
Nice to see Jonathan Beagle playing at high level again this season for UAlbany.
What Has Colleen Mullen And The UAlbany Women Playing So Well?
The UAlbany women’s basketball team has a lot answers this season and none bigger than Meghan Huerter.
Will The Bills Win On Sunday Night And Make The Playoffs?
Which Buffalo Bills team shows up Sunday in Miami will go a long way to determining if the Bills are going make the playoffs.
How Important Is Conference Play For Siena And UAlbany?
Siena and UAlbany men's basketball teams are finished with the non-conference schedule and set to begin the season that counts.
Just How Good Were The 2024 CFP Semifinal Matchups?
2024 will be a better season for College Football because the NCAA committee will invite 12 teams instead of 4 to compete for the National Championship.