BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Red Alert Boston Fan ! An entire generation of Boston fans don't know what to do with themselves. There's a lot of losing going on.
One of my favorite radio segments on the Shemon and Sheppard Show on ESPN Southwest Florida is RED ALERT every Tuesday at 3:30ish! That's where we put people, teams or situations on BLAST because they deserve to be ripped. (I also like the missile launch sound effects that Chris plays from the other side of the glass!)
Common targets are prima danna athletes who are unaware of their social surroundings. It is our duty to point out their public deficiencies.
Other targets can be coaches who make bonehead decisions or team owners and general managers who drive their fans nuts. It is our job to set the world straight, at least during our ten minute segment.
Since we've been doing this segment for a while, I also enjoy how the texters like to add their nominations to the list. Add your Red Alert via text at 239-337-ESPN.
Also, in case you are new to the show, RED ALERT blasts do NOT have to come from the world of sports. In fact, as of late, we like to close the segment by ALWAYS blasting Russian President Vladimir Putin just because. However, I should note that our show goes to painstaking lengths to avoid divisive politics at all costs.
Red Alert Boston fan for starters! You made the list! Let's see who else did!
So let's dial it up! Enjoy this week's RED ALERT!
1. JOE MAZZULLA
Seems like a nice dude. But this moment in the Eastern Conference Finals is too big for him.
2. BOSTON CELTICS FANS
You have the most talented team in the East, and MAYBE the entire NBA. This is a massive choke job.
3. BOSTON BRUINS FANS
A record setting President's Trophy team choked and got bounced early. Lucky for them, the Celtics have provided a distraction!
4. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FANS
Life without TB12 continues. Your slow, unathletic team is the "fifth" best in the AFC East. 6-7 wins this season at the most!
5. BOSTON REDSOX FANS
Currently 4th place in the division. This is just me piling on.
6. BOSTON FANS
Your best club is the MLS' New England Revolution. Currently 3rd place, although they were last shutout 3-nil by Pittsburgh on Saturday.
7. NFL PLAYERS WHO BET ON SPORTS
There is a new wave of suspensions coming down. (Please don't include any more Detroit Lions!!)
8. LEBRON
Is he really thinking about retirement? Or is this a "look at me" moment. 2 years and 90 million left on his deal btw!
9. BIG BEN
He admitted he rooted against Kenny Pickett last year. That's petty.
10. VLAD PUTIN
Stop the war Ass-Clown!
