Confirmed: Alabama QB’s girlfriend to appear in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
Katherine Webb, girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, became an overnight sensation when ESPN play-by-play man Brent Musburger commented on her looks. The 2012 Miss Alabama is now slated to appear in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on sale the week of Feb. 11. I spoke with Webb Friday afternoon.
SI.com: How surprised were you to get the call from Sports Illustrated?
Webb: I was completely dumbfounded. It was so shocking to me because literally overnight I go from being AJ’s girlfriend and going to support him in the championship game to being on every major media news outlet. It’s just so surprising to me. I don’t know what God has planned, but obviously he’s working on something. When Sports Illustrated called it just became even more real that this is happening. Every single model wants to be in Sports Illustrated, and I feel extremely blessed to have that opportunity.
SI.com: So it’s safe to assume you said yes right away when you got the call?
Webb: Oh, my gosh. Absolutely. I’ve been approached by different publications, but I think a lot of America appreciated how classy I was, and I got a lot of responses saying I was America’s sweetheart and all that kind of stuff. I’m from Alabama and I have morals and I have class. That’s my personality. A lot of people have said I’m the anti-Kim Kardashian and I’m all right with that.
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Smart marketing move by SI. It could double sales.
Paul-Cincy on January 12, 2013 at 12:53 PM
After this comes out, it won’t be until Easter until anyone see Brent Musburger again.
Flange on January 12, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Based on the time frame and what you seem to be suggesting he’ll be doing, its kind of like an anti-Lent.
“I’m from Alabama and I have morals.”
Glad to see she’s a conservative Christian!
vegconservative on January 12, 2013 at 12:55 PM
I’d make a comment, but don’t want ESPN to have to make another apology.
rbj on January 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM
I’ll be in my bunk.
Xasprtr on January 12, 2013 at 1:01 PM
AJ, you better marry her or I will.
reddevil on January 12, 2013 at 1:01 PM
It’s really creepy and sexist that SI wants to objectify this innocent young woman. Clearly, we need more gun control and a ban on fracking.
NorthernCross on January 12, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Like Christmas all over again. What a country.
CW on January 12, 2013 at 1:22 PM
USA! USA! USA!
nicktjacob on January 12, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Dear, no one with real class has to announce they have class.
Enjoy the 15 minutes.
Rocks on January 12, 2013 at 1:37 PM
I think this girl likes cameras and NFL-sized paychecks. She was also quoted as saying AJ wants to go to the Cowboys, as if he’s good enough pick. This is why I like Tom Brady. He found a girl who can get those things by herself.
It’s also good to be an Aggie, the only fanbase that can talk smack about Alabama.
Transpo on January 12, 2013 at 1:42 PM
SI.com: How surprised were you to get the call from Sports Illustrated?
Webb: I was completely dumbfounded. It was so shocking to me because literally overnight I go from being AJ’s girlfriend and going to support him in the championship game to being on every major media news outlet. It’s just so surprising to me. I don’t know what God has planned, but obviously he’s working on something. When Sports Illustrated called it just became even more real that this is happening. Every single model wants to be in Sports Illustrated, and I feel extremely blessed to have that opportunity.
God planned for her to pose in a Bikini for His Glory?
She must be a modern day Esther!!!
Bluray on January 12, 2013 at 1:43 PM
In reality this makes ESPN’s shame over Musburger even more silly.
He literally was pointing out the obvious.
I’m sure if she had met him at any other point other than as starting QB at Alabama she’d be fawning over him.
Bluray on January 12, 2013 at 1:45 PM
Take it easy. No reason at all to bash this young woman.
njrob on January 12, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Leave Britney alone!
Rocks on January 12, 2013 at 1:55 PM
So, will there or won’t there be nudity in her
spreadlayoutphotoshootessay?ExpressoBold on January 12, 2013 at 3:11 PM
I haven’t seen you around so I don’t know who you are, but your past few posts are pure garbage. Grow up and stop acting like a punk.
njrob on January 12, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Good thing the Sports Illustrated jinx only applies to the athletes.
22044 on January 12, 2013 at 3:35 PM
*Thread winner!*
22044 on January 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM
I’ve been here for years. I just don’t feel the need to post in every thread. You can get over yourself anytime now.
Rocks on January 12, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Congrats. Now let’s see you stop acting like a child.
njrob on January 12, 2013 at 4:31 PM