Manti Te’o’s Girlfriend Named SI’s 2013 Swimsuit Issue Model

In a stunning upset, Lennay Kekua, the imaginary girlfriend of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o was voted by SI’s editorial staff as the model to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated 2013 Swimsuit Issue over Superstorm Sandy.

SI photographer Stephen Glass says it was the easiest photo shoot he ever had, “This was such a breeze. I’ve never had a more cooperative model. They should all be this easy.”

Manti Te’o, when reached for comment, said that Lennay Kakua said she didn’t want to make any comment on the Swimsuit issue because the pictures speak for themselves.

Superstorm Sandy thanked all those who voted for her. It was a close race and Roselle Park Post got its hands on the cover that almost made it to the stands.