The White House on Thursday quickly took away the possibility of Boise State University’s football team joining the national champions Alabama at an honorary Rose Garden ceremony.
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) — a well known opponent of college football's Bowl Championship Series (BCS) — sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting that the undefeated Boise State Broncos join the undefeated University of Alabama Crimson Tide at the ceremony.
Full story: Officials quickly stamp out talk of Boise State football team’s appearance – The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room.