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Marshawn Lynch's Mom Explains Why He Skipped Trip To The White House

Seahawks Star's Mom Explains Why He Skipped White House Trip
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When President Barack Obama honored the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday at The White House for their victory in Super Bowl Super Bowl XLVIII, there was a certain beast missing. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (aka "Beast Mode") decided not to make the trip to the nation's capital.

Lynch's mother, Delisa Lynch, told the Seattle Times that her son's reasoning for not attending was simple.

“He just said he didn’t want to go," she said. Delisa also said that Marshawn has been mourning the death of a family member but she still initially thought he would go to The White House.

Despite his absence, Obama gave Lynch a shout-out.

"I just want to say how much I admire his approach to the press," Obama joked. “I wanted to get some tips from him.

Lynch has built a reputation for not talking to the media and abruptly ended two sessions with reporters during the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (C) poses for photographs with the players, coaches and executives of the Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle Seahawks and their coach Pete Carroll in the East Room of the White House May 21, 2014 in Washington, DC. Obama honored the Seahawks and their 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos last February. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with Coach Pete Carroll during an event to honor the Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Seattle Seahawks at the White House in Washington, DC, May 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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US President Barack Obama (2nd L) receives a 12th man flag from Cornerback Richard Sherman (3rd L) during an event to honor the Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Seattle Seahawks at the White House in Washington, DC, May 21, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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