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
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.
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.
How Big Of A Failure Was This 2023 New York Yankee Season?
Aaron Judge is even admitting that change in philosophy is needed because he can't carry his team to the playoffs.
Will The NY Giants Carry Over Their Momentum On Thursday Night?
The New York Giants pulled off an improbable comeback this past Sunday over the Arizona Cardinals. It was one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history.
Was The NY Jets Loss On Sunday QB Zach Wilson’s Fault Or Not?
I don’t blame the New York Jets 30-10 loss at Dallas solely on quarterback Zach Wilson.
When Is It Time For The Yankees To Move On From GM Brian Cashman?
The New York Yankees did not make any big moves at the trading deadline because threr were not any that made sense for General Manager Brian Cashman to move on.
Are The Giants Significantly Better With Saquon Barkley Now Back?
Most running backs don’t get paid the big money, and Barkley understands the business side of it, but it doesn’t mean he has to like it.
Could Anthony Volpe Be Turning A Corner Here With The NY Yankees?
It’s taken half the season but Anthony Volpe is finally starting to figure it out. The rookie shortstop of the New York Yankees looks much better at the plate.
Does ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian Think The NY Mets Can Get Back On Track?
The New York Mets are simply a bad baseball team no other way to put it. They have not won a series in over three weeks now
When Are The Giants And Saquon Barkley Going To Agree To Terms?
The New York Giants will have some higher expectations this season for 2023 as they are coming off of a season where they won 10 games including one playoff win