Harrison Won't Go To The White House

Dear James Harrison,

The reason why you didn't get invited to the White House until after the Steelers won the Super Bowl is beacuse, well, the winner of the Super Bowl gets a trip to the White House. You're argument that "Obama would've invited Arizona if they had won" is true. So what exactly is your problem?

Signed,
Common Sense

Harrison won't go to White House Story Highlights
Once again, James Harrison will not accompany the Steelers to the White House
The linebacker's agent claims Harrison's stance is personal, not political in nature
Harrison: "[Obama] would've invited Arizona if they had won" the Super Bowl


NEW YORK (SI.com) -- James Harrison, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker who made history with his 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in February's Super Bowl, is in the news again, this time for a controversial stance.
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Last week, Harrison told Pittsburgh's WTAE television station he won't accompany his teammates on their Thursday visit to the White House to meet President Barack Obama. "This is how I feel -- if you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl," Harrison said. "As far as I'm concerned, [Obama] would've invited Arizona if they had won."

Harrison couldn't be reached by SI.com to clarify his statement, but his agent confirmed to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday Harrison hasn't changed his mind.

"No, he won't. He didn't go the last time either," said agent Bill Parise, referring to the Steelers' 2006 visit to the White House after their win in Super Bowl XL. "It absolutely is not political. He just doesn't want to go."



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