Jon Rahm of Spain and Brooks Koepka of the United States look on from the eighth tee during the continuation of the weather delayed third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Red Alert LIV and PGA ! 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 LIV and PGA 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. JALEN BROWN
The Celtics star required 5 stitches after allegedly breaking a vase while watering plants. NBA players don't water plants. And if they do, they don't cut themselves to the degree that they need 5 stitches. There is more to this story.
2. NY JETS
It's mid April. Aaron Rodgers is still a Packer and OBJ is now a Raven. Panic time.
3. NBA PLAY-IN GAMES
I hate all play-in games. They are stupid and I don't watch. Let's just get back to the 8 seed getting beat by the 1 seed. Thank you.
4. TIMBERWOLVES
Rudy Gobert punched a teammate. Jaden McDaniels punched a wall. What is going on here?
5. LIV AND PGA
Can't we just all get along?? The golf product is best when everybody plays together. Exhibit A: The Masters. Jon Rahm had to earn his 4 stroke win vs. Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. Otherwise, Sunday would have been a sleepy 5 stroke win over...Russell Henley.
6. VLAD PUTIN
Stop the war Ass-Clown!
