SI newstand sales are taking a beating with the economy slowdown. This issue should help pull them out of the 'red' for 4th qtr 2008.
The marketing folks at SI aren't idiots. To hell with journalism, they have to put shit on the cover that sells magizines. And after seeing Forbes rake in crazy sells from the "hillbillies" in bama, SI will do the same. Expect more magazines to fleece the bammer sidewalk alumni in the coming months.