Katherine Webb watched Alabama win its second-straight National Championship in peace, until sportscaster Brent Musburger gave her the spotlight on national television, launching the pageant beauty into a new light of fame. Now, months later, Webb was back watching the Alabama Crimson Tide, but this time she was the center of attention among fans.
Currently dating Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron, Webb has gone on to appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, Vanity Fair and a reality diving show. The former Miss Alabama's career has skyrocketed, leaving some Crimson Tide football fans worried she is becoming too much of a distraction with the team.
"Honestly, I'm concerned about it. I kind of want them to break up because I'm more concerned with our football team than I am with their relationship. I think it's great that she capitalized the way she has, but I don't want anything to interfere with us going three in a row," Alabama fan Hunter Johnson said.
While some fans may be upset by her presence, others do not seem as worried. Now, if Alabama begins losing games, some fans might start singing a different tune about Webb. The situation seems similar to that of Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson. All is fair with love until the football team drops two games in a row.
"If he starts losing games, that might become an issue, I think," Jeremy Paul said.
A few of McCarron's teammates are hoping they too can capitalize off of Webb's recent fame. Safety Vinnie Sunseri is hoping that Webb can introduce him to a few of her fellow beauty pageant friends. McCarron says a few guys on the team will tease him a bit, but he is not afraid to joke right back.
"They might joke around or something every once in a while, but I always mess with them. Vinnie asked if I could hook him up with one of her friends...He's on the begging side of it," McCarron said
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