In probably the saddest story you’ll read about today, former #1 pick JaMarcus Russell is scrapping the bottom of every barrel he has in front of him to get himself back into the league. The ex-Oakland Raiders QB recently told Sports Illustrated that he would “play for free” for any team that gave him a shot.
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The Valley is one of a kind when it comes to diversity. From the racist white people, the country-wannabes, the ghetto Hispanics, the snobby Mexicans from Monterrey and the token black person in between. With all that diversity and culture mixing all over, visiting the Valley might be a little overwhelming. Not to worry, tourist: The Bench Wire is here to help.
We meant to drive to South Padre Island but missed the TX-100 exit and ended up in a 2nd world country instead. Welcome to Brownsville.
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Carl’s Jr, known for their tasteless ads AND food, wants to open up a fully-automated restaurant with no human employees because fuck you. Keep Reading
2 days after the NCAA released (and probably leaked) the NCAA tournament bracket and the NIT got it’s share of quality snubs, UTRGV has made a move to fire head basketball coach Dan Hipsher after the Vaqueros ended an 8-22 campaign. Keep Reading
There’s a video circling the internet regarding the operational business practice of what’s known as turnaround and for some reason, people are suddenly interested in what the hell it actually is.
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Last night was the Texas Primary, but with the Valley being so entrenched in blue, it was basically election day for most candidates.
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The Valley is one of a kind when it comes to diversity. From the racist white people, the country-wannabes, the ghetto Hispanics, the snobby Mexicans from Monterrey and the token black person in between. With all that diversity and culture mixing all over, visiting the Valley might be a little overwhelming. Not to worry, tourist: The Bench Wire is here to help.
Today, we’re at the crossroads between “where the fuck am I?” and “how the fuck did I end up here?” Welcome to Weslaco. Keep Reading
Find yourself someone who looks at you the way Lupe Fiasco looks at Daigo pic.twitter.com/3eczzId1zD
— Rick Grayson (@IFCRicky) February 16, 2016
Earlier today, MLS team Columbus Crew SC unveiled their 2016 home kits and boy, do they look like they’ve been soaking in urine. Keep Reading
BMX legend Dave Mirra died last night in his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina from an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. No immediate details are available surrounding the circumstances of his death, only that Mirra was found in his truck and was alone when it happened. Keep Reading
