Saban declines dinner with President Bush

Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban declined an invitation from the White House to dine with President Bush on Sunday night.

The former Louisiana State coach now in his second season with the Dolphins said, "It was really a tough decision," on Monday when talking to the press.

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"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."

"It's a great experience, but it's a personal experience," he said. "And my obligation is to these players right now." he added.

Members of the all conquering 1972 Miami Dolphins lead by Hall Of Fame Quarterback Dan Marino, Nick Buoniconti, Jim Kiick and Jim Mandich represented the Dolphins at Miami Beach restaurant Joe's Stone Crabs.