I dunno Sam, you're the almost professional now and in photography school but not much about the Danica shoot looks as good as several of the top guys here could shoot. In fact, from what I've seen, I think you could have done a much better job than the clown that shot it. His website was better but it didn't make me think - Wow, I can see why SI picked him. I'm guessing he's related to the art director in some way.
OK that was mean and I just hit myself for that but I really am amazed. She is a really pretty gal and the lighting just doesn't give it that sexy edge you know they were shooting for.