JAMES HARDEN RED ALERT. AND THE NCAA TOO!

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 01: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on February 01, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Red Alert James Harden !

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 James Harden for starters! You made the list! Let's see who else did!

So let's dial it up! Enjoy this week's RED ALERT!

-Craig Shemon

ESPN Southwest Florida

1. NCAA

You looked petty attempting to suspend Jim Harbaugh for four games for buying recruits a cheeseburger. Now that your four game suspension fell apart you look more ridiculous.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Horned Frogs defeated the Wolverines 51-45. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2. CHRIS BEASLEY

We used to consider you a WWII buff. Now we don't.

A Spitfire I, equipped with a radio, in flight. Belonging to 19 Squadron at Duxford, Cambridgshire. It was one of the first to be supplied to the RAF. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

3. RAYS SS WANDER FRANCO

If these allegations are true...Well, we will just leave it at that.

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays returns to his dugout during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 11, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)

4. JAMES HARDEN

Hey, malcontent! Maybe it's time to look in the mirror. Maybe the problem is you.

James Harden #1 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

5. FLORIDA GAMING/SPORTS BETTING

We were one hour away from legalized sports betting in Florida. Then a court appeal was filed at the 11th hour.

Jesus Sanchez #7 of the Miami Marlins misses a fly ball second inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 25, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

6. PATRIOTS

You still have no weapons. And Zeke doesn't count. And you lost to the Texans 20-9.

A fan holds up a sign "LET'S GO PATRIOTS" during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

7. JORDAN LOVE

Aaron Rodgers may be gone but Sean Clifford is coming for you.

Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers rides a bike to practice during training camp at Ray Nitschke Field on August 01, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

8. DOLPHINS QUARTERBACKS NOT NAMED TUA

You all threw 3 INT's vs the Falcons.

Quarterback Mike White #14 of the Miami Dolphins attempts a pass during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Bryan Cereijo/Getty Images)

9. VLAD PUTIN

Stop the War Ass-Clown!

Both teams hold a minute's silence for the Ukraine war during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Shakhtar Donetsk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 06, 2023 in England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

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Craig ShemonEditor

Craig Shemon has been hosting afternoons on ESPN Southwest Florida since 2017. Prior to that he was a nationally syndicated host in Los Angeles at FOX Sports Radio and in Houston at Yahoo! Sports Radio. Along the way Craig did play-by-play for the NFL on FOX, NFL Europe, Big Ten Network, and The Citadel Radio Network. Craig is a native Detroiter and Indiana University graduate. He has been known to proudly display his Detroit and IU fandom on the air. Craig likes to write about athletes, create quizzes, and covers big sports headlines.