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
Just How Big Is This Saturday’s Game For UAlbany Football?
They have a real strong chance to make the playoffs and currently sit at 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the CAA conference.
How Good Of A Football Game Will RPI and Union Be In A Few Weeks?
The Union and RPI football teams are both having great seasons and will play each other in two weeks in the annual Dutchmen Shoes game at Frank Bailey Field.
How In The World Did The NY Giants Lose To The NY Jets?
The New York Jets win a very ugly game. The Jets are now 4-3 and their dreams of making the playoffs are still alive.
Can The New England Patriots Upset The Miami Dolphins Sunday?
The New England Patriots are coming off of a big time upset over the Buffalo Bills in a shocking win 29-25.
Did Shaker’s Jeff Hoffman Just Have His Best Season In The MLB?
Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman completed the best season of his eight-year Major League career in Philadelphia this season.
What Does Barry Melrose Think Of This Year’s NY Rangers Team?
The Rangers have the talent but fell short to the Devils in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last year.
Who Is This Game More Important For The New York Giants Or Jets?
This Sunday's game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets is a very intriguing matchup to say the least.
Is UAlbany Football Having One Of Its Best Seasons This Year?
If UAlbany Sophomore quarterback Reese Poffenbarger continues to play at such high level the Great Danes will continue to have a special season.
Why Are The Buffalo Bills So Hard To Read This 2023 NFL season?
The Buffalo Bills are impossible to read so far. They currently sit at 4-2 overall and just barely beat a very bad New York Giant football team on SNF.
Is Sunday A Must Win Game For The New York Giants?
The Giants have a must win game Sunday at home against Washington. Giants need to prove to the fans that this season can still be salvaged.
Will Shaker’s Jeff Hoffman win a World Series with the Phillies?
Nice to see Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman pitching a clean inning to help the Phillies take Game two of the NLCS against Arizona on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
How Surprised Should New York Jets Fans Be With This 3-3 Start?
After six weeks the New York Jets are 3-3 which is the record many predicted they would have had even with Aaron Rodger’s at quarterback but not Zach Wilson.