Brian Shannon

Brian is the head editor and writer of Fountain City Focus. He attended college in Hawaii where he played baseball before moving back home to Seattle where he continued playing baseball and received his Master's degree in sports administration. He has always been a Chiefs and Jayhawks fan thanks to his dad who is originally from Kansas, and he has recently jumped on the Royals bandwagon as well. (Can I call it a bandwagon? Is there even a Royals bandwagon to jump on? If there is, I know there is definitely room for me)

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Royals Offseason Off To A Good Start With Santana Trade

Right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana and his major league leading 39 long balls allowed are headed to Kauffman Stadium next season following the Royals acquisition of the former All-Star today. The Royals…Read More

Who Else Should Kansas State Fans Be Rooting For This Weekend?

The Kansas State Wildcats enter this weekend’s showdown with No. 24 Oklahoma State as one of just four unbeaten teams who still have a shot at playing for the national title this season. But despite…Read More

The Chiefs Failure This Season Start At The Top

Just when you thought the Chiefs couldn’t go any lower (or maybe you did), they have gone nearly as low as you can go after their 26-16 loss to the Raiders yesterday. This team doesn’t seem…Read More

Sporting KC Wins Eastern Conference Regular-Season Championship

Sporting Kansas City won their second straight Eastern Conference regular-season championship on Wednesday night as they defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0. The win was also Sporting KC’s fifth…Read More

Collin Klein Overwhelming Heisman Favorite According To ESPN

ESPN.com’s latest Heisman Watch is out and K-State quarterback Collin Klein received all 15 first-place votes, giving him a huge lead over Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o. The poll is comprised…Read More

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Chiefs Coaching Staff Needs To Show Faith In Brady Quinn

Apparently the Brady Quinn era in Kansas City will continue for at least one more week as Chiefs head…Read More

There’s No Need For The Chiefs To Trade Bowe Before Deadline

The Chiefs are only two games out of the lead in the AFC West but at 1-5 most people agree that Kansas…Read More

Kansas State Moves Up To Third In Latest BCS Poll

Kansas State’s dominating win over West Virginia on Saturday is already paying dividends for the…Read More

Collin Klein Looks To Become Heisman Frontrunner vs. West Virginia

The Big XII’s game of the year will take place in Morgantown, West Virginia today and to say there…Read More

Chiefs Need To Find Out What They Have In Quinn On Sunday

The Chiefs offensive identity this season has revolved around their running game and now that Brady Quinn…Read More

Charles Long Run Gets Chiefs Season Back On Track

In one quick burst down the left sideline on Sunday, Jamaal Charles was back and so was the Chiefs season. The…Read More

Kansas State’s Dominant Win Shows They Are Big XII Title Contenders

Kansas State entered Saturday’s home contest against Miami as only a seven-point favorite and they…Read More

Early Test Could Determine Kansas State’s Fate This Season

Kansas State has yet to start conference play this season but they will be playing one of their most…Read More

The Chiefs Aren’t Who We Thought They Were

It’s only the preseason. After the Chiefs latest preseason debacle, that should be the favorite…Read More

Five Potential Fantasy Football Sleepers From The Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs offense had a rough year in 2011 due to their numerous injuries at key positions,…Read More

Former Jayhawk Sasha Kaun Helps Russia To Bronze Medal Victory

No thanks to Sasha Kaun’s free throw shooting (his form is still terrible if you were wondering),…Read More

College Football Preseason Coaches Poll Released; Is K-State Being Overlooked Again?

The first college football poll of the 2012 season has been released and it features six Big 12 teams…Read More

Wil Myers Experiencing Struggles After All-Star Success

Many Royals fans have been clamoring to see top prospect Wil Myers roaming the outfield at Kauffman Stadium…Read More

Both Sides Look Bad In Poe Contract Holdup

Scott Pioli and the Chiefs are going to have some answering to do if Dontari Poe is not in training camp…Read More

Former Jayhawk Jacque Vaughn Frontrunner For Orlando Head Coaching Position

Multiple reports have former Kansas Jayhawks point guard Jacque Vaughn as the frontrunner to land the…Read More