Football Idiotic excuse to not meet Obama, DMVP not going - Page 4

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.

**Reaper16** · 05-18-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Harrison was saying "I know I'm not invited because the POTUS wants to see me, I'm only invited because it is a formality to invite the SB winner. If the Cards would have won they would have invited them. It's not like I'm turning down a personal invitation or anything".

This is such a non-story its funny.

Take note: this post marks the first time that Failpass has defended a black person.

**kysirsoze** · 05-18-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Take note: this post marks the first time that Failpass has defended a black person.

To be fair he's defending a black person that is sort of taking a shot at another black person. I'd call it a push.

**kysirsoze** · 05-18-2009, 02:26 PM

Oh FTR... Harrison is an idiot.

**BigRedChief** · 05-18-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by alpha_omega

I never really understood the champion athletes to the white house thing to begin with. Surely, the president has other things to do.

tradition. Like pardoning that stupid turkey at thanksgiving.

Hoover · 05-18-2009, 03:59 PM

He's just a racist teabagger

ClevelandBronco · 05-18-2009, 04:10 PM

I wouldn't even be tempted to walk across the street to meet the gentleman.

**Rain Man** · 05-18-2009, 05:03 PM

He's not the only one who won't attend. Reasons why other Pittsburgh Steelers decided not to visit the White House:

Casey Hampton: Washington is obviously biased toward the Redskins.
Ben Roethlisberger: Wanted to go, but called for directions and Biden inadvertently sent him to Area 51's alien technology center.
Charlie Batch: Thought he was allowed to attend only if Roethlisberger got hurt.
Heath Miller: He heard that Obama recently signed a Bill, and has no interest in free agency.
Hines Ward: Disapproves of bicameral legislatures unless they're hot chicks.
Ike Taylor: Heard that there were no corners in the Oval Office, thought he wasn't allowed in.
James Farrier: The White House is located on Pennsylvania Avenue and he has no interest in going to Pennsylvania.
Jeff Reed: Really kind of waiting until the Obama daughters are old enough to go clubbing.
Justin Hartwig: Strong opponent of Bush and has no interest in meeting him.
Lawrence Timmons: Thought he was a Cardinal.
Santonio Holmes: Figured he would just drop by later in the offseason when he wasn't busy, because hey, he's Santonio Holmes.
Troy Polamalu: Angry about president snubbing the Pro Bowl winning team.

InChiefsHeaven · 05-19-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

He's not the only one who won't attend. Reasons why other Pittsburgh Steelers decided not to visit the White House:

Casey Hampton: Washington is obviously biased toward the Redskins.
Ben Roethlisberger: Wanted to go, but called for directions and Biden inadvertently sent him to Area 51's alien technology center.
Charlie Batch: Thought he was allowed to attend only if Roethlisberger got hurt.
Heath Miller: He heard that Obama recently signed a Bill, and has no interest in free agency.
Hines Ward: Disapproves of bicameral legislatures unless they're hot chicks.
Ike Taylor: Heard that there were no corners in the Oval Office, thought he wasn't allowed in.
James Farrier: The White House is located on Pennsylvania Avenue and he has no interest in going to Pennsylvania.
Jeff Reed: Really kind of waiting until the Obama daughters are old enough to go clubbing.
Justin Hartwig: Strong opponent of Bush and has no interest in meeting him.
Lawrence Timmons: Thought he was a Cardinal.
Santonio Holmes: Figured he would just drop by later in the offseason when he wasn't busy, because hey, he's Santonio Holmes.
Troy Polamalu: Angry about president snubbing the Pro Bowl winning team.

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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05-18-2009, 02:26 PM	#48
kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $6946	Oh FTR... Harrison is an idiot.
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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-2231821	He's just a racist teabagger
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ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	I wouldn't even be tempted to walk across the street to meet the gentleman.
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05-18-2009, 05:03 PM	#52
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-762449 VARSITY	He's not the only one who won't attend. Reasons why other Pittsburgh Steelers decided not to visit the White House: Casey Hampton: Washington is obviously biased toward the Redskins. Ben Roethlisberger: Wanted to go, but called for directions and Biden inadvertently sent him to Area 51's alien technology center. Charlie Batch: Thought he was allowed to attend only if Roethlisberger got hurt. Heath Miller: He heard that Obama recently signed a Bill, and has no interest in free agency. Hines Ward: Disapproves of bicameral legislatures unless they're hot chicks. Ike Taylor: Heard that there were no corners in the Oval Office, thought he wasn't allowed in. James Farrier: The White House is located on Pennsylvania Avenue and he has no interest in going to Pennsylvania. Jeff Reed: Really kind of waiting until the Obama daughters are old enough to go clubbing. Justin Hartwig: Strong opponent of Bush and has no interest in meeting him. Lawrence Timmons: Thought he was a Cardinal. Santonio Holmes: Figured he would just drop by later in the offseason when he wasn't busy, because hey, he's Santonio Holmes. Troy Polamalu: Angry about president snubbing the Pro Bowl winning team. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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