July 31, 200620 yr DAVIE, Fla. ? (AP) ? When the White House called with an invitation to dine with President Bush, Dan Marino took it. But the coach of his former team said no. Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban said Monday that his obligations at training camp took priority over a chance to meet the president. "It was really a tough decision,'' Saban said. "I feel like my first responsibility is our team. That in no way disrespects the importance of the opportunity I would have loved to have had to spend dinner with the President.'' The invitation was for dinner with Bush on Sunday night at Joe's Stone Crabs, a landmark Miami Beach restaurant. Marino, a former Dolphins quarterback and an NFL Hall of Famer, did attend, Bush said in a speech Monday. Several Dolphins players said they weren't surprised that Saban put his team ahead of the president. "We all know Nick is serious about what we're doing here and is committed to it,'' defensive end Jason Taylor said.
July 31, 200620 yr we all know Saban is dedicated to the job, but damn turning down the prez is extreme
July 31, 200620 yr Heh. Who's got time to eat crab with the freaking president?! We got a Super Bowl to win! :lol
August 1, 200620 yr It's cuz Miami has the Dolphins, the greatest footbal team. We take the ball from goal to goal like no one has ever seen. We're on the ground we're in the air, we're always in control. And when you say Miami, you're talkin Super Bowl.
August 1, 200620 yr It's cuz Miami has the Dolphins, the greatest footbal team. We take the ball from goal to goal like no one has ever seen. We're on the ground we're in the air, we're always in control. And when you say Miami, you're talkin Super Bowl. I HATE to nitpick, but it's "We're in the air, we're on the ground.." But I still love the enthusiasm!
August 1, 200620 yr That's alright he can have lunch with the president next spring at the White House :mischief
August 1, 200620 yr It's cuz Miami has the Dolphins, the greatest footbal team. We take the ball from goal to goal like no one has ever seen. We're on the ground we're in the air, we're always in control. And when you say Miami, you're talkin Super Bowl. Cause we're the Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins Number 1. Miami has the Dolphins, The greatest football team! We take the ball from goal to goal, Like no one's ever seen! We're in the air, We're on the ground, We're always in control. So when you say Miami, You're talking Super Bowl! Yes we're the Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins Number 1.
August 1, 200620 yr It's cuz Miami has the Dolphins, the greatest footbal team. We take the ball from goal to goal like no one has ever seen. We're on the ground we're in the air, we're always in control. And when you say Miami, you're talkin Super Bowl. Cause we're the Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins Number 1. Miami has the Dolphins, The greatest football team! We take the ball from goal to goal, Like no one's ever seen! We're in the air, We're on the ground, We're always in control. So when you say Miami, You're talking Super Bowl! Yes we're the Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins, Miami Dolphins Number 1. :thumbup :notworthy :cool
August 2, 200620 yr He'll be able to dine with the president when the Dolphins are celebrating the Superbowl win.
August 2, 200620 yr He'll be able to dine with the president when the Dolphins are celebrating the Superbowl win. :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
August 2, 200620 yr :lol :lol :lol :lol x 13203 at this thread. I will shoot myself in the head if the Dolphins win the Superbowl this year.
August 2, 200620 yr :lol :lol :lol :lol x 13203 at this thread. I will shoot myself in the head if the Dolphins win the Superbowl this year. I will insert my weiner into said hole (among others) if we win the Superbowl this year.
August 2, 200620 yr :lol :lol :lol :lol x 13203 at this thread. I will shoot myself in the head if the Dolphins win the Superbowl this year. I will insert my weiner into said hole (among others) if we win the Superbowl this year. Whoa - sweet! Go Dolphins? :mischief
August 2, 200620 yr :lol :lol :lol :lol x 13203 at this thread. I will shoot myself in the head if the Dolphins win the Superbowl this year. I will insert my weiner into said hole (among others) if we win the Superbowl this year. Whoa - sweet! Go Dolphins? :mischief You betcha. :thumbup
August 2, 200620 yr I think people are making too much of this. Especially the people who think he's just hating on Bush. Grow up. If I actually liked my job and the president called me in the middle of it and asked me to have tacos with him I'd probably turn him down, too, if I though it would affect the quality of the product.
August 2, 200620 yr I dont care if Saban likes Bush or not, well I do, but he shunned the stupid idiot making Bush look worse in public! haha I love it! Saban 2008!
August 2, 200620 yr I dont care if Saban likes Bush or not, well I do, but he shunned the stupid idiot making Bush look worse in public! haha I love it! Saban 2008! What the hell?
August 2, 200620 yr I think people are making too much of this. Especially the people who think he's just hating on Bush. Grow up. If I actually liked my job and the president called me in the middle of it and asked me to have tacos with him I'd probably turn him down, too, if I though it would affect the quality of the product. I don't think anybody is really thinking he is hating on Bush. More people are pleased he is more interested in his first priority then anything. The hating on Bush part just kind of gets assumed by most people ya know?
August 2, 200620 yr That's alright he can have lunch with the president next spring at the White House :mischief :lol :notworthy
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