Former Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb sent out a tweet Thursday, indicating that she would be working with Sports Illustrated.

The girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron tweeted: "It's official...shooting with Sports Illustrated!"

The tweet didn't stay up long, but was re-tweeted before it was removed.

The social media buzz caught the eye of

, which linked to the tweet before it was deleted.

the validity of the shoot, however. It is assumed - and you know what they say about assumptions - she would be posing for the swimsuit edition but, according to the report, the photos have already been shot for that issue.

Webb became a national overnight sensation during

over Notre Dame on Monday night, specifically after

early in the game.

. We also gave her some

to take with her.

And while the nation was introduced to her Monday night,

.