Colby Shannon is currently pursuing his master of arts in sports journalism at Indiana University Indianapolis and brings strong experience in sports journalism and media. He began his role as CSC staff intern September 2025 and will work through the CSCUNITE26 national convention in June.
As the CSC intern, Shannon assists with member features and storytelling, 2026 convention projects and other membership programs, while gaining experience and networking with athletics communications professionals and external stakeholders.
Shannon is a Massachusetts native and an aspiring sports journalist with a background as a football player and coach. He recently launched OnlyFootball blog, a site dedicated to providing thoughtful and insightful coverage of the NFL. Through the blog he has begun building a portfolio of work that highlights his deep knowledge of the game and growing skills as a writer.
He previously earned his undergraduate degree in special education through studies at both Suffolk University and Bridgewater State University, where he gained valuable communication and analytical skills.