Conor McGregor of Ireland poses on the scale during the UFC 257 weigh-in at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 22, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Red Alert Conor McGregor !
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 Conor McGregor 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. THE XFL
The XFL, and The Rock, lost 60 million dollars in its first season. Will there be a second season?
2. SECURITY AT THE CANADIAN OPEN
Security tackled golfer Adam Hadwin as he approached the 18th green to celebrate Nick Taylor's epic win Sunday.
3. THE PGA AND LIV GOLF
Now Congress is getting involved to inspect the sudden and surprising merger between the rival golf leagues.
4. THE GIANTS AND SAQUON BARKLEY
A long-term deal does not seem imminent.
5. JACK EICHEL
The hockey player did not know who Charles Barkley was when Chuck talked to him in the hotel lobby.
6. JOHN STERLING
The Yankees announcer took a foul ball to the head. Heads up!
7. A.J. PIERZYNSKI
Ratted out teammates for being drunk during the 2005 World Series. Bad form.
8. IDAHO STEELHEADS
Had the best record in the ECHL. Hadn't lost more than two in a row all season. Then got swept by the Florid Everblades in the Kelly Cup Final. Didn't know what hit them!
9. CONOR MCGREGOR
Took a promotion too far when he punched the Miami Heat Mascot so hard during Game Four that the person inside the costume landed in the hospital. What a jerk!
10. VLAD PUTIN
We are tired of you. End the war Ass-clown!
