Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Apr 23, 2015 19:37:06 GMT -5
So Revis can go but it's too much for Tom Brady because of a "prior family commitment".
The players had better suits (and shoes) than Kraft and Bellichick who are accustomed to wearing suits all the time (well at least Kraft is)
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Tom Brady wasn't around to hear President Barack Obama's deflate-gate joke during the New England Patriots' visit to the White House.
The customary trip to the White House for the NFL champions came on Thursday. Brady, the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback, didn't go because of what was described as a "prior family commitment," according to CSNNE.
The Patriots beat the Seahawks in one of the most exciting Super Bowls ever. It was also a Super Bowl that became known for the controversy in the lead-up to the game, the "deflate-gate" issue after a reported 11 of 12 Patriots' game balls were found to be under-inflated. That issue (which the NFL is still investigating ... yes, it hasn't wrapped up yet) infuriated the Patriots before the Super Bowl, but it didn't stop Obama from making a joke about it.
"I usually tell a bunch of jokes at these events, but with the Patriots in town I was worried that 11 out of 12 of them would fall flat," Obama said to uncomfortable laughter and groans from the Patriots players and coaches behind him.
Obama had other jokes. He joked that he told tight end Rob Gronkowski to keep his shirt on during the ceremony. He joked about coach Bill Belidick wearing a suit instead of his usual customized hoodie.
"I'm particularly grateful that Coach decided to dress up today," Obama said. "We had some scissors in case he wanted to cut the sleeves off. Formal hoodies are allowed."
Belidick didn't just dress up, it appeared he wore his first three Super Bowl rings. Owner Robert Kraft wore his usual tennis shoes with his suit.
The customary trip to the White House for the NFL champions came on Thursday. Brady, the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback, didn't go because of what was described as a "prior family commitment," according to CSNNE.
The Patriots beat the Seahawks in one of the most exciting Super Bowls ever. It was also a Super Bowl that became known for the controversy in the lead-up to the game, the "deflate-gate" issue after a reported 11 of 12 Patriots' game balls were found to be under-inflated. That issue (which the NFL is still investigating ... yes, it hasn't wrapped up yet) infuriated the Patriots before the Super Bowl, but it didn't stop Obama from making a joke about it.
"I usually tell a bunch of jokes at these events, but with the Patriots in town I was worried that 11 out of 12 of them would fall flat," Obama said to uncomfortable laughter and groans from the Patriots players and coaches behind him.
Obama had other jokes. He joked that he told tight end Rob Gronkowski to keep his shirt on during the ceremony. He joked about coach Bill Belidick wearing a suit instead of his usual customized hoodie.
"I'm particularly grateful that Coach decided to dress up today," Obama said. "We had some scissors in case he wanted to cut the sleeves off. Formal hoodies are allowed."
Belidick didn't just dress up, it appeared he wore his first three Super Bowl rings. Owner Robert Kraft wore his usual tennis shoes with his suit.
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