Can't be too surprised. The standard for White House invites was set pretty low after Scooter Libby.
From the wires -
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Sylvester Croom has been invited to the White House Monday as part of a Black History Month celebration, president George W. Bush’s communications staff announced today.
Croom is among 220 guests invited to take part in a meet-and-greet session with the president as part of a two-hour program in the East Room of the White House.
The only color that matter is maroon. And publicity, which is a shade of chartruce.
A cross-section of leaders from the African-American community has been invited, including political and business leaders, entrepreneurs and sports personalities.
Croom, 52, is beginning his fourth season as the Bulldog coach. When he was hired in December of 2003 he became the first black head football coach in the 70-year history of the Southeastern Conference.