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
Can Shaker’s Jeff Hoffman Keep Pitching Well For The Reds?
Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman is having a good season so far, on a bad Cincinnati Reds team. Hoffman has settled into a bullpen roll with an ERA of 1.59.
Can The New York Mets Keep Winning Without deGrom Or Scherzer?
If the Mets continue to hit, they will overcome any starting pitching issues they might have until Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer return to the rotation.
Who Will Win The Best Of 3 Series Between Saratoga and Shaker?
I like the format change for the Class AA baseball finals. For the first time, it’s a best of 3 series at Joe Bruno Stadium to determine the Section 2 Champion.
How Impressive Was This Preakness Win For Chad Brown?
After the watching the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Mechanicville trainer Chad Brown sets himself up for the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in August.
How Will This Max Scherzer Injury Impact The New York Mets?
The loss of starting pitcher Max Scherzer for 6 to 8 weeks comes at a time when the Mets are already dealing with the loss of their other ace Jacob deGrom.
Who Will Win It All For Suburban Council High School Baseball?
We thought the Suburban Council would be highly competitive this season, and we were not wrong. The next two weeks should provide plenty of drama.
How Good Of A Season Will The Tri City ValleyCats Have in 2022?
Manager Pete Incaviglia has a quality team, that will compete for the Frontier League Championship, and the Cats hope to draw 3,000 fans per game this summer.
Can The New York Rangers Win Their Series Over The Hurricanes?
Can the Rangers beat Carolina? They absolutely can, because it’s young team coming of age at just the right time.
How Did The New York Rangers Comeback And Beat The Penguins?
The Rangers and Penguins series was absolutely incredible. If you love fast paced and intense playoff hockey, than this was the series for you.
Will The New York Giants Finally Have A Good Season In 2022?
We will learn about the Giants very early on in the upcoming season. They play Tennessee, Dallas and Green Bay in the first five weeks of the season.
Does Rich Strike Actually Have A Chance To Win The Preakness?
The Preakness Stakes is not until May 21st, but there is no way Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is going to win. I am still shocked he won the Derby.
Will Tom Brady Be A Successful Broadcaster Once He Retires?
Why is there so much fuss over Tom Brady joining Fox Sports when he finally retires? We all make such a big deal over who announces the game.