"political differeneces"

Yeah you snubbing the POTUS will sure humiliate him and bring praise from your Minuteman ancestors or your Marxist brothers! What the hell? Why not a free trip to the White House and meet the President? How many people can get to brag that accomplishment in their lifetimes?

Plus, the White House trip is sorta part of the championship package, with all spoils go to the victors. Same with championship paycheck raises, a hero's parade in your home city, and a nice kickass ring you can wing out in public view anytime some fat asshole at the local bar claims you're wrong about a football opinion.