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
Can Shaker’s Jeff Hoffman Keep Pitching Well For The Reds?
Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman is having a good season so far, on a bad Cincinnati Reds team. Hoffman has settled into a bullpen roll with an ERA of 1.59.
Can The New York Mets Keep Winning Without deGrom Or Scherzer?
If the Mets continue to hit, they will overcome any starting pitching issues they might have until Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer return to the rotation.
Who Will Win The Best Of 3 Series Between Saratoga and Shaker?
I like the format change for the Class AA baseball finals. For the first time, it’s a best of 3 series at Joe Bruno Stadium to determine the Section 2 Champion.
How Impressive Was This Preakness Win For Chad Brown?
After the watching the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Mechanicville trainer Chad Brown sets himself up for the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in August.
How Will This Max Scherzer Injury Impact The New York Mets?
The loss of starting pitcher Max Scherzer for 6 to 8 weeks comes at a time when the Mets are already dealing with the loss of their other ace Jacob deGrom.
Who Will Win It All For Suburban Council High School Baseball?
We thought the Suburban Council would be highly competitive this season, and we were not wrong. The next two weeks should provide plenty of drama.
How Good Of A Season Will The Tri City ValleyCats Have in 2022?
Manager Pete Incaviglia has a quality team, that will compete for the Frontier League Championship, and the Cats hope to draw 3,000 fans per game this summer.
Can The New York Rangers Win Their Series Over The Hurricanes?
Can the Rangers beat Carolina? They absolutely can, because it’s young team coming of age at just the right time.
How Did The New York Rangers Comeback And Beat The Penguins?
The Rangers and Penguins series was absolutely incredible. If you love fast paced and intense playoff hockey, than this was the series for you.
Will The New York Giants Finally Have A Good Season In 2022?
We will learn about the Giants very early on in the upcoming season. They play Tennessee, Dallas and Green Bay in the first five weeks of the season.
Does Rich Strike Actually Have A Chance To Win The Preakness?
The Preakness Stakes is not until May 21st, but there is no way Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is going to win. I am still shocked he won the Derby.
Will Tom Brady Be A Successful Broadcaster Once He Retires?
Why is there so much fuss over Tom Brady joining Fox Sports when he finally retires? We all make such a big deal over who announces the game.
Why Does Everybody Seem To Love This Yankee Pitcher?
Nestor Cortes is quickly becoming a Yankee favorite, and why not. He’s been Nasty on the mound so far this season
Rich Strike Made History In Winning The Kentucky Derby Saturday
Saturday was a perfect example of how the Kentucky Derby can be so much fun and frustrating, all at the same time. In a 20 horse field anything is possible.
How In The World Did The New York Mets Win Last Night?
The New York Mets pulled off one of the most improbable victories I have ever seen last night over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Which Local Pitcher Shut Down The New York Mets Yesterday?
Even when Ian Anderson didn’t have his best stuff, he found a way to beat the Mets on Wednesday at Citi Field.
Game 1 Between The Penguins And Rangers Was An Instant Thriller
Last night's Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers was truly one for the ages. There is nothing quite like playoff hockey in the NHL.
Will Chad Brown Finally Win A Kentucky Derby?
Trainer Chad Brown could not have asked for a better post position for the Kentucky Derby. Zandon will start from gate 10, which is right in the middle.
Can The Yankees Keep Their Impressive Winning Streak Going?
I don’t want to overreact because it’s very early, but the Yankees nine winning streak has been impressive.
Will This Be Daniel Jones’ Last Season With The New York Giants?
I was not surprised at all that the Giants didn’t pick up the 5th year option on quarterback Daniel Jones for next season. I actually like Daniel Jones a lot.
What Will The New York Giants Do In The 2022 NFL Draft?
The pressure is on for new GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll to deliver for the Giants faithful in the 2022 NFL Draft.
What Will The New York Jets Do In The 2022 NFL Draft?
The Jets have the 4th and 10th picks in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft, so it’s a big opportunity for GM Joe Douglas to improve his team.
Hear What These Beat Writers Had To Say About The 2022 NFL Draft
The Giants have the 5th and 7th picks, the Jets have the 4th and 10th picks, the Patriots have the 21st pick and the Bills have the 25th pick.
Gerrit Cole Finally Had A Good Start For The New York Yankees
The New York Yankees recorded their best win of the season on Sunday. Gerrit Cole finally looked like the Gerrit Cole the Yankees expect to see.
Can The Hawks and Nets Both Win Home Playoff Games This Weekend?
Now we love to go local here on Big Board Sports and the two teams we care about most locally are the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks.
What Is Wrong With NY Yankee Ace Gerrit Cole Right Now?
The Yankees have been down this road before with Gerrit Cole. A few subpar starts, before he starts to perform like one of the best pitchers in baseball.
Can The Albany Empire Repeat As Champions In 2022?
It is finally game week for the Albany Empire. They have their home opener on Saturday at 7 p.m. as they host the Carolina Cobras at the MVP Arena.
Kyrie Irving Made An Interesting Gesture To The Celtic Fans
Kyrie Irving is a great player for the Brooklyn Nets, but why can’t he just play basketball and not flip off the fans in Boston like we saw on Sunday.
Can The Hawks Comeback Against The Heat And Make This A Series?
Atlanta is not beating Miami, if they can’t get other players involved in the offense when Trae Young is having an off night. Why not feature Kevin Huerter?
Can The New York Mets Stay Hot For Their Home Opening Series?
Chris Bassitt will start the home opener for the New York Mets on Friday against the Diamondbacks. Mets starters are 5-0 this season with an ERA of 1.29.