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
Hear Our Siena Basketball and Baseball Interviews From This Week
MJ and I had on Siena men's basketball head coach Carmen Maciarello and brand new Siena baseball head coach Alex Jurczynski right here on Big Board Sports.
What In The World Is Wrong With The New York Yankees?
The New York Yankees are a very bad baseball team right now. It is getting very hard to watch them play baseball as they look lost after the all star break.
Did The Patriots Miss Out By Not Getting DeAndre Hopkins?
The New Patriots totally missed on wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and it was all because they would not spend the money. Hopkins would have been a perfect fit.
Where Does Funny Cide Rank All Time In Horse Racing?
It was sad hearing the news that Funny Cide the first New York Bred to win the Kentucky Derby died on Sunday at the age of 23.
Will The New York Giants Pay Saquon Barkley A New Deal Or Not?
Monday is deadline day for the New York Giants and Saquon Barkley. Both sides have been at an impasse for a while now.
Will This Be The Biggest And Best Summer At Saratoga Yet In 2023?
The Saratoga racing season opens on Thursday, and there is nothing better than the 40 days of racing at the Spa.
What Do The New York Yankees Need To Do In The Second Half?
Ever since their star player Aaron Judge went out with an injury in early June vs the Dodgers, the offense has completely struggled.
How Much Pressure Is On The New York Mets In The Second Half?
Max Scherzer needs to be better in the second half of the season if the Mets are going to sneak into the playoffs.
What Did Jeff Hoffman and Zach Remillard Tell Us About This Year?
Nothing makes me happier than seeing our section II local baseball guys succeed at the next level.
It Is Finally Time For Summer 2023 At Saratoga Racecourse
Saratoga Racecourse opens for another season on Thursday, and it gets no better watching the best horses jockeys and trainers in the country.
How Much Better Would The Patriots Be With DeAndre Hopkins?
The New England Patriots seem to be falling apart at the seams, but if anybody can string it back together it’s head coach Bill Belichick.
Hear What Pete Incaviglia Told Us About His Tri City ValleyCats?
The Tri-City ValleyCats have their best chance of winning a Frontier League Championship under manager Peter Incaviglia.