Georgia Bulldogs football team rejects White House invite.

Jackson RichmanMay 11, 2023

The University of Georgia Football Team Declines White House Invitation

The University of Georgia’s championship football team has declined an invitation to the White House, citing a scheduling conflict. The Bulldogs, who completed a 15-0 season record, were invited to visit the White House on June 12, but the date suggested was not feasible given the student-athlete calendar and time of year.

Missed Opportunity

“Unfortunately, we are appreciative of the invitation and look forward to other opportunities for Georgia teams moving forward,” said the University of Georgia Athletic Association in a statement.

The Biden White House has had rejections when it comes to inviting championship sports teams. Due to COVID-19, the Bulldogs did not visit the White House following their January 2022 football championship. Nor did the Alabama Crimson Tide.

White House’s Fault?

The scheduling conflict appears to be the White House’s fault, according to Zachary Faria, a commentary writer at the Washington Examiner who mainly opines on politics and sports. “I have no idea what their spring schedule looks like, but [President Joe] Biden pushed it off long enough that they already played their spring game, so if it’s a scheduling conflict, it’s one of Biden’s making,” he told The Epoch Times.

Appreciative but Unavailable

Despite the missed opportunity, the University of Georgia Athletic Association expressed gratitude for the invitation and looks forward to future opportunities for Georgia teams. The Epoch Times has reached out to the White House for comment.

Other Championship Teams Decline

The Bulldogs are not the only championship sports team to decline an invitation to the White House. Due to COVID-19, many teams have been unable to visit the White House, while others have declined invitations for various reasons.

Championship Season

The Bulldogs blew out Texas Christian University on Jan. 9 in the College Football Playoff National Championship, 65-7, and completed a perfect season record. Despite the missed opportunity to visit the White House, the Bulldogs will always be remembered for their championship season.

Reasons for Declining

There are many reasons why championship sports teams decline invitations to the White House, including scheduling conflicts, political differences, and personal beliefs. Regardless of the reason, it is always disappointing to miss out on such a unique opportunity.

Looking Forward

Although the Bulldogs will not be visiting the White House this year, they remain focused on their upcoming season and look forward to future opportunities to represent the University of Georgia on a national stage.

Conclusion

The University of Georgia’s championship football team has declined an invitation to the White House due to a scheduling conflict. Despite the missed opportunity, the Bulldogs remain grateful for the invitation and look forward to future opportunities to represent their university on a national stage.