12 Alternate Nick Saban SPORTS ILLUSTRATED covers
Most saw the news earlier this week that Head Coach Nick Saban had landed the University of Alabama on the prestigious front cover of Sports Illustrated for the 22nd time.
What many didn't see, however, were the alternate Sports Illustrated covers that just nearly missed the printer. In the magazine and advertising industry, most headlines never see the light of day. Luckily, we've been able to recover a few from SI's cutting-room floor.
Without further ado, Gump4Heisman presents twelve alternate Nick Saban SI covers:
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ALT. COVER A:
ALT. COVER B:
ALT. COVER C:



















Classic.
Posted by: The Genius | August 23, 2007 at 01:46 PM
I want to buy every issue... and enshrine them in gold.
Posted by: kbguinness45 | August 23, 2007 at 02:49 PM
In related news, Sports Illustrated sues Gump4Heisman.com over "profane and misleading" issue headlines.
Posted by: Run Forrest Run | August 23, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Funny stuff. We linked to it.
Posted by: Nico | August 23, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Why not this one:
"Well Damn! I guess I am going to be the Alabama Coach.!"
Or
"My Agent F***ed Me."
Posted by: Kwaj | August 23, 2007 at 08:18 PM
"Look Bammers!"
"It's a Coonass."
Posted by: Kwaj | August 23, 2007 at 08:26 PM
How About:
Hey Tubby:
Beware of my index finger
Posted by: BamaND | August 23, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Great stuff man. I linked you earlier this afternoon.
Posted by: TideDruid | August 24, 2007 at 12:32 AM
How about...
hey auburn, blow my chode!
Posted by: hunter | August 25, 2007 at 12:10 AM