James Harrison has better things to do than meet President Obama

James Harrison has become the latest athlete to say/do something that average Joe's with average common sense would scoff at. In a recent interview, Harrison expressed his sentiments and voiced his opinion as to why he didn't feel the need to make the trip to the White House with his team to  meet the President this week.

"If you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl. So as far as I'm concerned, he would have invited Arizona if they had won."

No sh*! Sherlock! The President doesn't invite losers to the White House. He doesn't have the time nor the inclination. Obviously if the Steelers had lost Arizona would have gotten the invite. Every championship team, professionally and on the collegiate level gets an invite to the White House for a photo-op with the President, autographs and a tour. 

Harrison needs to get off his high horse and realize that  the opportunity to meet the President is a direct result of the Super Bowl victory. A victory that Harrison contributed to by scoring the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history. It's hard for me to understand why a professional athlete cannot comprehend that that we value achievement in this country. You work hard, you win, you reap the benefits. End of story. 

Despite a Super Bowl ring, being named Defensive Player of the Year, and the recent signing of a six year $51 million contract, Harrison still feels like he is owed something by someone...To use another Jay-Z quote; "you can pay for school but you can't buy class." Ignorance apparently is bliss.

Steelers owner Dan Rooney to become next ambassador to Ireland

Happy St. Patty's Day! Today, President Obama announced his plans to appoint Dan Rooney as the next U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Rooney is the co-founder of the Ireland Funds; a fundraising network to help people of Irish descent.

Rooney, a lifelong Republican proved to be an invaluable asset to the Obama campaign as his support over Hillary Clinton and John McCain helped Obama carry the heavily contested battleground state. 

Following Pittsburgh's victory over Arizona in this year's Super Bowl, Rooney presented President Obama with a game ball.

 

Rooney has been leading the Pittsburgh Steelers organization since he took over from his father in 1975. The Rooney family has owned the Steelers since the teams creation in 1933. In that time, the Steelers have won 6 Super Bowls; more than any team in the league.

Dan Rooney knew the Kennedy's and has met other Presidents, but says he has never been closer to a President than he is to Barack Obama. Congrats Dan. Another achievement for your trophy case in addition to the NFL Hall of Fame induction and 6 world championships.