A White House tribute to the Miami Dolphins and their perfect 1972 season has become a political football with three former players snubbing the event because of their opposition to President Barack Obama.

"We've got some real moral compass issues in Washington," Hall of Fame center Jim Langer told the Sun-Sentinel. "I don't want to be in a room with those people and pretend I'm having a good time. I can't do that. If that [angers] people, so be it."

Former offensive lineman Bob Kuechenberg chose to be more diplomatic about his refusal.

"I want to be careful, because mom said if you have nothing good to say about someone, then don't say anything," he told the newspaper. "I don't have anything good to say about someone," but added:

"I just don't believe in this administration at all. So I don't belong. Anyone on the left or the right has to respect one man's opinion."

Manny Fernandez kept his political views to himself, but bluntly explained, "I'll just say my views are diametrically opposed to the president's. Enough said. Let's leave it at that. I hope everyone enjoys the trip who goes."

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