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.
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What is the Latest on Aaron Judge’s Health?
The teams that can stay healthy for 60 games, is the teams that will have the best chance of reaching the Major League Baseball Playoffs. The Yankees are already in better shape than if the season had started on March 26th, and that includes Aaron Judge. Judge wasn’t close to being ready afte…
RPI Director of Athletics Speaks on Canceled Fall Sports
Can’t say I am shocked with RPI’s decision to cancel fall sports. At the end of the day they are putting the safety of their student athletes first, and that’s the way it should be. Why take any chances? There are just too many unknowns regarding the Coronavirus, and RPI felt it…
Will Abraham “El Super” Nova Get a Shot at the Title?
Albany Boxer Abraham Nova is going to get a shot at a World Title in the Junior lightweight division, and we haven’t had anybody make that kind of a title run since Mike Tyson. Nova hasn’t lost yet after 19 fights and 14 by knockout. He had a chance to produce on the big stage in Las V…
Who is Going to Buy the Mets?
The Mets are an interesting case when it comes to roster construction because it seems like the lineup has a ton of depth but now they find themselves with a lack of depth on the mound. What should we expect from Cespedes and other DH options, will the bullpen be better and who will buy the Mets? Al…
Will Aaron Judge be Ready for the Season?
Where are we when it comes to Aaron Judge's health heading into this season? Will he be ready? Will everyone be ready who was questionable in March? Found out above when we talked to Erik Boland!
How Are the Mets Looking for the 2020 Season?
When the Major League Baseball Season begins, Yankee fans will finally get a chance to see Gerritt Cole make his Pinstripes debut. He won’t make that many starts in a 60 game season, but the expectations haven’t changed, not after signing a $324 million contract. All teams need to star…
What Will it Take for NBA to Shut Down Again?
The NBA season like everything else has gone through trials and tribulations but it is a big day in terms of knowing who will be going to Orlando to play. Steve Popper joined us to discuss whether the league will have to shut down again, the Knicks and much more! Make sure to listen above!
Play Ball! Experts Weigh In On MLB 60 Game Season
Baseball is back and we talked to some baseball insiders on what it means and how we should feel about it. Logistically what does it mean for the players? Who lost money by rejecting the MLB 60 game proposal? How will this season be viewed from a legitimacy perspective? Listen to Bob Nightengale abo…
Celebrating with Jack Knowlton After Tiz the Law’s Victory
The local sports community needed a victory from Tiz the Law, and boy did Tiz deliver on Saturday by rolling to a victory in the Belmont Stakes. The win means we can look forward to the local connections from Sackatoga Stable grabbing the spotlight for the next several months leading up to the Trave…
Who is the Favorite in the NHL?
The NHL may be the league that has the most together in terms of actually coming back. What is the best first round matchup, should the Bruins still be the favorite and how much of a chip is on the shoulder of the Tampa Bay Lightning? Make sure to listen to Barry Melrose answering those questions an…
Confidence is High for Tiz the Law
With the Belmont Stakes this weekend, the favorite is Tiz the Law and the managing partner of Sackatoga Stable, Jack Knowlton, who owns Tiz as he calls him, joined the show to discuss how he feels going in to the race and whether or not it compare to when Funny Cide raced in the Belmont. Make sure t…
Can We See Some Colossal Upsets in Orlando?
Will the NBA season happen doesn't seem to be a question that doesn't end with no games being played. However nothing is for certain so we asked Dave DuFour, podcast host for the Athletic, what he thinks of all the concerns going on. After we got past that, DuFour lets us know that upsets …