10 Reasons Kate Upton Deserved to Be This Year's SI Covergirl

Kate Upton came under heavy fire after earning the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012.

Those opposed to the selection questioned whether Upton truly deserved the esteemed honor.

Here's one question for them: Are you serious?

The 19-year-old model is a certified 10 and here are 10 reasons why.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1075605-10-reasons-kate-upton-deserved-to-be-this-years-si-covergirl

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