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
Does Emily Leiker Think Syracuse Will Upset Clemson On Saturday?
It’s nice to see Syracuse University stand behind head coach Dino Babers. SU stayed the course with Babers and it’s paying off this season.
Hear Union’s Josh Hauge Preview Their Matchup Vs Umass
Here is our interview from this morning with Union Men's Hockey Head Coach Josh Hauge enjoy!
Is Bailey Zappe The Better Quarterback Choice For New England?
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What Are The Reasons Behind The New York Jets 4-2 Start?
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Hear What RPI’s Dave Smith Told Us About His Team’s 4-0 Start
RPI Head Coach Dave Smith has his team off to a 4-0 start and playing some good hockey. He believes that their team speed has improved a lot from last year.
Hear What Paul Schwartz Had To Say After Another Giants Victory
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How Important Is This Game On Sunday For The Bills Vs The Chiefs?
The Buffalo Bills need to make a statement on Sunday and prove to themselves that they can beat the Kansas City Chiefs on the road at Arrowhead Stadium.
Is The Best Still Yet To Come For Gerrit Cole In The Postseason?
Give Cole credit for delivering in the playoffs. He had great stuff on Tuesday and despite giving up an early home run, lived up to his $324M contract.
Hear What Union’s Josh Hauge Thinks About Bentley Tonight
Here is our interview with Union Men's Hockey head coach Josh Hauge from earlier this morning on Big Board Sports. Below is the full interview enjoy!
Just How Good Has CBA Quarterback Donald Jones Been This Season?
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Who Is To Blame For The NY Mets Disappointing End To 2022?
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Hear What RPI’s Dave Smith Said About His Team’s First Two Wins
Here is our interview today with RPI Men's Hockey Head Coach Dave Smith. You can hear his weekly segment with myself and MJ every Tuesday at 11:15 am. Enjoy!