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 Most Impressive Thing About the Bills Week 4 Victory
Defensive back Josh Norman made his Buffalo Bills debut on Sunday, and he produced the biggest turnover of the game when he forced a fumble in the 4th quarter against Las Vegas. It wasn’t their best performance, but the Bills are still undefeated. Buffalo won the game with its defense which had two huge takeaways when the Raiders we’re trying to rally late in game. Quarterback Josh Allen was solid leading his offense to another 30 point performance, and the Bills are 4-0 to start the season.
Early Judgment at Giants Camp
Giants head coach Joe Judge might want to wait until he wins a few games before he starts telling players and assistant coaches to run laps for mistakes they make in practice. Judge needs to realize he’s not Bill Belichick or Nick Saban. Those Hall of Fame coaches can get away with those methods of discipline in the NFL, but he’s a rookie head coach. The best way to make a name for yourself is by winning something the Giants have not done much of lately. I admire his organizational skills and he might become a very good head coach, but this is not the way to start.
UAlbany Prospects Sign NFL Deals
We already addressed the UAlbany football players who were trying to find their way into the NFL and have their name called in the NFL Draft. While unfortunately none of them were drafted, three Great Danes signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams! LB Eli Mencer signed with the Seattle Seahawks, CB Jarren Williams signed with another NFC West Squad in the Arizona Cardinals and WR Juwan Green joins a very talented receiving core and QB in Atlanta with the Falcons.
What Does the Saratoga Racing Season Look Like Now?
NYRA has delayed the opening of the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course and of course that left those in the horse racing community questioning what that means for the summer meet. I could not think of anyone better to talk to about those prospects then the best trainer going right now, Mechanicville's own Chad Brown.
A Story Involving Mickey Mantle You Don’t Want to Miss Out On
In November this year Mike Pagliarulo will be inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame! The Former Yankee who hit 32 Home Runs for the Bombers in 1987, joined Big Board Sports to talk his induction but the fun didn't stop there!