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
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We were joined by Adirondack Thunder's head coach Pete MacArthur earlier this afternoon right here on Big Board Sports. Below is our full interview with him!
Hear What RPI’s Dave Smith Said This Week With Us
Dave Smith joined us Tuesday morning to discuss the Union games and the upcoming matchups for his team this weekend. Enjoy!
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Below is our interview from this morning with Union Men's Hockey head coach Josh Hauge as he previewed their big games against RPI this weekend. Enjoy!
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The Saratoga Boys soccer team could lose, but someone is going to have to play its best game for that to happen.
Was Monday Night’s Loss A Big Deal For The Patriots?
The New England Patriots find themselves in an interesting and unique situation. They currently sit at 3-4 and are the only team under .500 in the AFC East.
Hear Our Interview With The Adirondack Thunder’s Pete MacArthur
Here is the spot our weekly interviews every Tuesday at 12:15 with the Adirondack Thunder head coach Pete MacArthur.
Hear RPI’s Dave Smith Comment About The Union Games This Weekend
Below is our interview with RPI Men's Hockey head coach Dave Smith ahead of their games against Union this weekend. Enjoy!
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The losses are incredibly hard to take for the players and coaches. UAlbany has a good football team, even though their record might not show it.
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