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
Juan Soto Is Now A New York Met For The Next 15 Years
Juan Soto was going land with the team who would pay him the most money and that team was the New York Mets.
Did The College Football Playoff Committee Get It Right This Year?
I applaud the efforts of the College Football Playoff Committee for leaving Alabama out of the expanded playoff picture.
What Will The New York Giants Look Like Next Season?
After looking closely at the Giants schedule the rest if the way, I don't see another win on the season.
Should This New York Knicks Team Be Better Than They Are?
New York Knicks fans can keep telling themselves it's early all they want, but this team should be better defensively.
Will The UAlbany Women Beat Siena For The Albany Cup?
Phillps lets the game come to her and it's great watching her have so much success in her final season.
What To Make Of Syracuse Football’s Season Overall This Year?
What a first season for Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown capped off by a memorable 42-38 come from behind win over Miami to finish 9-3.
Can This UAlbany Women’s Team Keep It Rolling Here?
You don’t need a big sample size to see this year's UAlbany women’s basketball team is well underway to having a very special season.
How Much Do You Think The Giants Are Missing Saquon Barkley Now?
The point is Barkley if you build around him makes the Giants a contending team in the future.
Did The NY Giants Make The Right Move Benching Daniel Jones?
The Giants benching of quarterback Daniel Jones comes as no surprise to me, but starting Tommy DeVito does because Drew Lock has a $5 Million contract.
How Impressive Is Bobby Burns And The CBA Football Dynasty?
That new wrinkle was the difference in CBA beating Shaker on Friday to win the Class AA Super Bowl.
Who Will Win On Sunday The Buffalo Bills Or The KC Chiefs?
The Buffalo Bills can beat the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday in Buffalo in one of the headline games of Week-10, but they won't.
Which UAlbany Football Player Really Impressed Me On Saturday?
The silver lining to the UAlbany football season is that freshmen quarterback Van Weber from Rutherford New Jersey is getting a chance to showcase his talents.