MEGAN RAPINOE AND THE USWNT RED ALERT!

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 28: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States celebrates her goal in the first half against France during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Quarter Final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Red Alert Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT! You stink!

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 Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT 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. SEAN PAYTON

That was awful coach on coach crime when you ripped Nathanial Hackett. Shame on you.

(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

2. BRONCOS WIDE RECEIVERS

Tough day at the office. Tim Patrick suffered a season ending injury and KJ Hamler says he has a heart condition.

Tim Patrick #81 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a non penalty call during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field At Mile High on January 08, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

3. JIM IRSAY

The Colts owner has been tough on the contract status of RB Jonathan Taylor. But don't do it in public.

Edgerrin James (R), a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, poses with his presenter Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 7, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane-Pool/Getty Images)

4. CeeDee Lamb

The Cowboys WR says the offense is all about Dak. Coach Mike McCarthy says the offense is all about the run.

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

5. BENGALS FAN

Did your heart skip a beat last week?

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals participates in a drill during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields on July 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

6. MEGAN RAPINOE AND THE USWNT

Cup hopes almost ended last night. This team is not very good. Megan Rapinoe's presence in the locker room may be suffocating the younger players. Time to move on.

Kelley O'Hara of USA applauds fans after the scoreless draw confirming the team’s qualification for the knockout stage following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Portugal and USA at Eden Park on August 01, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

7. VLAD PUTIN

End the war Ass-Clown!

Members of Team Ukraine make their way around the stadium during the 2023 Summer Universiade Opening Ceremony at Dong'an Lake Sports Park Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Chengdu, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/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.