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 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.
What Went Wrong For UAlbany At new Hampshire On Saturday?
The UAlbany football team despite having it's three game winning streak snapped at New Hampshire is still in great position in the CAA conference.
Is It Too Early To Give Up On The New York Giants?
I have not given up on Giants head coach Brian Daboll and his ability to coach but he needs to start piecing together some wins.
Is This Now Rock Bottom For The New England Patriots?
At some point your history can only carry you so far, and unfortunately the New England Patriots has reached that stage with head coach Bill Belichick.
Should NY Jet Fans Feel More Confident About Zach Wilson Now?
It certainly wasn’t anything special, but New York Jets Zach Wilson did exactly what he needed to do for his team to win the game on Sunday at Denver.
Is This A Must Win Game For The New York Jets On Sunday?
It’s not the headline game in Week 5, but the storylines are endless when the Denver Broncos host the New York Jets on Sunday.
What Is Going On With These New York Giants?
The New York Football Giants have been so bad so far through the first four weeks of the season. They are currently 1-3 overall in the NFC East.
Was Sunday Night Zach Wilson’s Best game Of His Career?
Wilson has talent but this was by far the best game of his NFL career. Maybe the Jets coaching staff tweaked the game plan.