Is this some sort of St. Patrick's Day Joke?

Ok...last time I checked it wasn't April 1 yet...so this must be true.

According to ESPN.com, President Barack Obama has nominated his next Ambassador to Ireland and it is none other than....Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney??

I mean...I guess it kinda makes some sense...maybe

In the 1970s, Rooney helped found the American Ireland Fund, an organization that has raised millions for advocacy of peace and education in Ireland. His legacy is reflected in a Steelers-themed bar in a disused linen mill in one of the roughest parts of northwest Belfast.

The "Rooney Rule," which requires any team with a head coaching vacancy to interview at least one minority candidate, was developed by an NFL committee Rooney chaired. Rooney has also participated in labor negotiations between the league and players.

So maybe there's a fit there, if you consider opening a football themed pub in Ireland a qualification to be ambassador. I'm pretty sure I could open a Get Punched in the Face With Every Pint You Order themed bar in Ireland and have it be a success.

My only question...isn't he already kinda busy, ya know...owning and running a professional football team?