James Harrison said he is surprised that his decision not to visit the White House has generated national headlines. Harrison still hasn't changed his mind, however, about attending Thursday's ceremony with Barack Obama. "I decided not to go because I don't want to go," Harrison said, adding that he will stay in Pittsburgh to work out. "No personal feelings, no nothing. I just don't want to go." Harrison did not accompany the Steelers to the White House in 2006 when they were hosted by President George W. Bush for winning Super Bowl XL. The difference between then and now: Harrison, a backup in 2006, has emerged as perhaps the premier linebacker in the NFL. "James ain't changed, I guess my profile did," said Harrison, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. "I'm surprised they're making a big deal about it, 'Oh my James Harrison isn't going to the White House, he must be a devil worshipper.' "Really, I could care less about the reaction. That's my decision and I'm sticking with it."