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
The NY Giants Made A Good Move Signing Tyrod Taylor
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor played for the Buffalo Bills when Giants GM Joe Schoen was an Assistant GM with Buffalo, so he knows the upside of Taylor.
Did The New York Yankees Make A Good Trade With The Twins?
Yankee fans must be happy that Gary Sanchez is out of New York, after two dreadful seasons in 2018 and 2020, but don’t’ be surprised if he excels in Minnesota.
Are The New York Giants Going to Keep Saquon and Daniel Jones?
The Giants are releasing players to save money against the Salary Cap, but I hope they don’t get rid of running back Saquon Barkley.
Why Can’t Rob Manfred and the MLB Get a Deal Done?
Shame on Major League Baseball for not getting a deal done. Baseball is heading in the wrong direction, and losing more fans each year.
Should The New York Yankees Hire Derek Jeter In The Front Office?
Losing got old in a hurry for Derek Jeter. Five years into Ownership of the Miami Marlins and the Yankees Icon couldn't take any more losing.
Can The New York Knicks Fix Their Struggles And Make The Playoffs?
The New York Knicks are a mess, and there is no way they make the postseason. They currently sit 25-36 overall and are 4.5 games back of the 10th playoff seed.
Why This 90 Day Bob Baffert Suspension is a Big Deal
Baffert will sit out 90 days as a result of finding the steroid Betamethasone in Medina Spirit’s blood after the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Is it too early for the Knicks to Fire Tom Thibodeau?
If the New York Knicks don’t show some life in the second half of the season, than Head Coach Tom Thibodeau might have to go.
Can the Players and Owners of the MLB Reach an Agreement?
Spring Training is supposed to begin this week, but it’s not because the owners and players can’t solve the many issues that need to be resolved.
Who will replace Patrick Graham as the new Defensive Coordinator of the New York Giants?
Patrick Graham is leaving the Giants to become the new defensive coordinator of the Raiders. Graham is friends with Joe Judge, but losing him is a big loss.