Football Idiotic excuse to not meet Obama, DMVP not going - Page 2

KCChiefsMan · 05-18-2009, 12:48 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl,163886

On Thursday, President Obama will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to the White House to honor the team for its recent Super Bowl victory. But, just like in 2006 when the Steelers had a post-title meeting with George W. Bush, defensive MVP (and Super Bowl hero) James Harrison won't be in attendance. But he has a good reason:

"This is how I feel -- if you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl. As far as I'm concerned, he [Obama] would've invited Arizona if they had won."

Usually, when a sentence begins with "as far as I'm concerned," it ends with an opinion, not an incontrovertible fact. Harrison's comment is akin to saying, "As far as I'm concerned, George Washington was the first president."

Of course the Cards would have received the White House invite if they had won. Winners get to go meet the president, losers don't. They also get the trophy, the parade and those hats that say "Super Bowl champs". I don't think James Harrison(notes) turned down any of those things, which makes his refusal to go to the White House a tad hypocritical.

When Harrison won the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award, he didn't decline and say, "As far as he was concerned, they would've given this award to someone else if they had had a better defensive season." And when he scored that touchdown in the Super Bowl after returning an interception 100 yards, I'm pretty sure Harrison didn't tell the ref to take the points of the board because, as far as he was concerned, if Larry Fitzgerald(notes) had caught him, he wouldn't have scored.

As far as I'm concerned, James Harrison is sort of a fool. If he doesn't want to go to the White House, fine. (Although I can't imagine why anybody wouldn't want to meet the President of the United States.) But don't make a lame excuse in an attempt to justify your decision. Leave that for NFL refeeres.

ChiefMojo · 05-18-2009, 08:36 AM

I'm still scratching my head on this one? What he says makes absolutely no sense. Lastly, regardless how you feel about whomever is in office, it is a chance to go to the freaking White House. It isn't that easy to get to see the White House these days for anyone.

cmh6476 · 05-18-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefMojo

I'm still scratching my head on this one? What he says makes absolutely no sense. Lastly, regardless how you feel about whomever is in office, it is a chance to go to the freaking White House. It isn't that easy to get to see the White House these days for anyone.

yep, I'm one of the staunchest Republicans you'd meet, but yet I still wouldn't turn down an opportunity to visit the White House and meet a Democrat President.

bulldogg · 05-18-2009, 08:58 AM

I am not sure he is smart enough after listening to him and his excuses, but regardless of his political views or what his agent told him, he is wasting an opportunity of a lifetime....something you tell your kids and their kids about.

Jilly · 05-18-2009, 09:01 AM

How about, "I don't really feel like going, but thanks for the invitation."?

**Rain Man** · 05-18-2009, 09:44 AM

Maybe he's been waging a shadow war against Obama's forces to overthrow the government, and he knows that if he shows up at the White House he'll be captured and his entire plot revealed, leaving his rebel organization in a shambles under the leadership of his dedicated second-in-command, kicker Jeff Reed.

Chiefnj2 · 05-18-2009, 09:48 AM

James Harrison on Halloween:

"This is how I feel -- if you want candy, invite me to your house and give me candy first. As far as I'm concerned, if it wasn't Halloween, you wouldn't give me candy.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-18-2009, 09:49 AM

How dare the President invite the Super Bowl champs to the White House to honor them for their achievement. Damn liberals.

Demonpenz · 05-18-2009, 09:50 AM

I hope lebron dunks on his punk ass once the half court is built. HOT NUTZ PRESIDENT?!?!

Thig Lyfe · 05-18-2009, 09:51 AM

HC_Chief · 05-18-2009, 09:52 AM

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When Harrison won the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award, he didn't decline and say, "As far as he was concerned, they would've given this award to someone else if they had had a better defensive season."

Hehe, that is immediately what I thought when I read his excuse....errr, "reason".

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-18-2009, 09:55 AM

James Harrison has a small flacid penis.

**Buck** · 05-18-2009, 09:56 AM

To me, it look like a leprechaun to me.

HC_Chief · 05-18-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MediaCenterJunkie

To me, it look like a leprechaun to me.

HA!!!

beach tribe · 05-18-2009, 10:03 AM

Is keyboard cat too old for Harrison's dumb ass?

vailpass · 05-18-2009, 10:05 AM

What's the big deal? Dude doesn't want to accept an invitation and he gives his reasons. Who's to judge?

05-18-2009, 12:48 AM
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	Idiotic excuse to not meet Obama, DMVP not going http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl,163886 On Thursday, President Obama will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to the White House to honor the team for its recent Super Bowl victory. But, just like in 2006 when the Steelers had a post-title meeting with George W. Bush, defensive MVP (and Super Bowl hero) James Harrison won't be in attendance. But he has a good reason: "This is how I feel -- if you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl. As far as I'm concerned, he [Obama] would've invited Arizona if they had won." Usually, when a sentence begins with "as far as I'm concerned," it ends with an opinion, not an incontrovertible fact. Harrison's comment is akin to saying, "As far as I'm concerned, George Washington was the first president." Of course the Cards would have received the White House invite if they had won. Winners get to go meet the president, losers don't. They also get the trophy, the parade and those hats that say "Super Bowl champs". I don't think James Harrison(notes) turned down any of those things, which makes his refusal to go to the White House a tad hypocritical. When Harrison won the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award, he didn't decline and say, "As far as he was concerned, they would've given this award to someone else if they had had a better defensive season." And when he scored that touchdown in the Super Bowl after returning an interception 100 yards, I'm pretty sure Harrison didn't tell the ref to take the points of the board because, as far as he was concerned, if Larry Fitzgerald(notes) had caught him, he wouldn't have scored. As far as I'm concerned, James Harrison is sort of a fool. If he doesn't want to go to the White House, fine. (Although I can't imagine why anybody wouldn't want to meet the President of the United States.) But don't make a lame excuse in an attempt to justify your decision. Leave that for NFL refeeres.
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ChiefMojo Happy, Happy, Happy!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $10004935	I'm still scratching my head on this one? What he says makes absolutely no sense. Lastly, regardless how you feel about whomever is in office, it is a chance to go to the freaking White House. It isn't that easy to get to see the White House these days for anyone.
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