Longhorns Honored At White House For Rose Bowl Win
The White House took on a distinctive burnt orange tint Tuesday when President George W. Bush honored the national champion Texas Longhorns football team.
However, the proud moment turned to embarrassment for Houston native Vince Young when he showed up in street clothes instead of a suit and tie.
Young said he left his suit in Houston and his relatives were unable to get it shipped to him in time for the meeting when Bush offered him a tie.
Team members paid homage to Bush by presenting him with his own Rose Bowl jersey.
The U.S. Marine Band played the "Eyes of Texas" and attendees flashed the "Hook 'Em" sign during the event.
Bush, who wore an orange tie, was dwarfed by the brawny players as he looked out at the South Lawn with a Longhorn banner hanging behind him.
"I remember they started calling you Mr. February," Bush told UT Coach Mack Brown
The president was referring to the name given Brown for his master recruiting in February but failure to win the Big 12 in the football season.
Bush said Brown now gives the title a whole new meaning.
Longhorns Honored At White House For Rose Bowl Win
The White House took on a distinctive burnt orange tint Tuesday when President George W. Bush honored the national champion Texas Longhorns football team.
However, the proud moment turned to embarrassment for Houston native Vince Young when he showed up in street clothes instead of a suit and tie.
Young said he left his suit in Houston and his relatives were unable to get it shipped to him in time for the meeting when Bush offered him a tie.
Team members paid homage to Bush by presenting him with his own Rose Bowl jersey.
The U.S. Marine Band played the "Eyes of Texas" and attendees flashed the "Hook 'Em" sign during the event.
Bush, who wore an orange tie, was dwarfed by the brawny players as he looked out at the South Lawn with a Longhorn banner hanging behind him.
"I remember they started calling you Mr. February," Bush told UT Coach Mack Brown
The president was referring to the name given Brown for his master recruiting in February but failure to win the Big 12 in the football season.
Bush said Brown now gives the title a whole new meaning.
