larry bird skipped out because of reagan. james harrisonn two ceremonies in 2006 and 2009, two different presidents there. so this is not unusual, but this does happen. >> yes, it does. and it's a mistake. it's something that's an annual tradition. the winning team of the super bowl or any other championship visits the white house. you can disagree with the president's policies, but you should respect the office. they should attend. it's a celebration. you know, if the three dolphins want to go and reminisce about their version of the good old days where ronald reagan took down the berlin wall with just his sheer will or get their pictures taken with richard nixon's presidential portrait, so be it. either way, they should be there. it's important. >> do these sports teams and owners get involved and try to diffuse this and make the point that you just made, this is an honor and not about the individual. go there and revel in this. >> to my knowledge, no, i have not seen any owner get involved. it is up to the individual. it's a voluntary ac