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Whether it’s reporters snarking about Chip Kelly’s personnel decisions, Eagles offensive linemen subtweeting punters or fans hacking Giants players, Eagles Twitter is certainly one of the best uses of the Twitters.
With one preseason game under our belt, Billy Penn set out to identify some of the best Eagles-related accounts that you should be sure to follow. (Have more to add? Tweet us at @billy_penn.) These are our top 12 picks, in alphabetical order:
1. @AshleyFoxESPN
Been tweeting since: May 2009
No. of followers: 15K
No. of tweets: 5,290
Why she made this list: Fox started as an Eagles beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and has since moved onto ESPN, but she still lives in the area and tweets stellar NFL news and analysis. Give her a follow to stay up-to-date on news from across the NFL (with a special Iggles focus).
One of our favorite tweets: This could mean so many things.
Shady is ridiculous.
— Ashley Fox (@AshleyFoxSpeaks) December 23, 2013
2. @BrandonGowton
Been tweeting since: July 2010
No. of followers: 11.6K
No. of tweets: 54.3K
Why he made this list: First off, this guy’s avi is literally the most patriotic thing ever. Second, Gowton is the editor Bleeding Green, which is SB Nation’s Eagles vertical that pretty much covers everything about the team and also apparently fields some bitchy Internet comments. Go figure.
One of our favorite tweets: I mean, dude’s got a point.
Just think it’s a little funny how the Eagles haven’t won a championship in 55 years but trading for Mariota could “set the franchise back.”
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) February 27, 2015
3. @ChipKellysBalls
Been tweeting since: January 2013
No. of followers: 7,485
No. of tweets: 13.7K
Why it made this list: This has to be the best Chip Kelly parody account out there, and we also like that he or she tweets about other Philly sports in addition to parodying our dear Chip.
One of our favorite tweets: Amen.
In his first act as an Eagle, Tim Tebow healed everyone’s ACLs and forgave Riley Cooper …
— Ron Sullivan (@ChefRonSullivan) April 19, 2015
4. @CrossingBroad
Been tweeting since: April 2010
No. of followers: 28.6K
No. of tweets: 80.5K
Why he made this list: Kyle Scott runs Crossing Broad, a Philadelphia sportsball blog that pulls together some of the best (and funniest) news and information about sports in the city. Following Crossing Broad is like following the love child of a beat reporter and a superbly cheeky fan.
One of our favorite tweets:
Also, welp.
If the Phillies ever trade Chase Utley we’re gonna need grief counselors.
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) December 10, 2014
5. @EagleFanProbs
Been tweeting since: December 2012
No. of followers: 13.6K
No. of tweets: 3,149
Why it made this list: If you love the Eagles and/or hate the Cowboys (guess that’s kinda the same thing) follow this pretty silly account for largely photographic demonstrations of all of our feels.
One of our favorite tweets:
6. @EliotShorrParks
Been tweeting since: July 2010
No. of followers: 19K
No. of tweets: 39.4K
Why he made this list: This beat writer for NJ Advance Media (NJ.com) has actually managed to be a great reporter AND have a personality. How novel! Anyway, we picked a different tweet for below but feel so obligated to highlight this #LOLSixers-related tweet because #LOLSixers.
One of our favorite tweets: Can’t stop fav’ing Mariota tweets. Won’t stop.
7. @Jeff_McLane
Been tweeting since: May 2009
No. of followers: 53.1K
No. of tweets: 36.7K
Why he made this list: We’d be remiss if we didn’t put Jeff McLane on this list because he has like a zillion followers and really is one of the best out there. The Inquirer‘s beat reporter knows what’s up and is a good follow for anyone who wants the most reliable Eagles-related news, and fast. (However, based on his bio, we’re a tad concerned he may not be a human and may in fact be a robot. Will advise at a later time.)
One of our favorite tweets: dang ok
#Eagles player to me after Chip Kelly was given control in Jan: “It’ll be a 53 man Oregon roster with Navy practice squad.” Getting there.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 4, 2015
8. @JimmyKempski
Been tweeting since: May 2011
No. of followers: 21.9K
No. of tweets: 37.9K
Why he made this list: This once-former Philly.com Eagles blogger now plies his trade over works at the Philly Voice — and he was a good get for them. He’s one of the most avidly followed, pretty funny Eagles beat writers out there. He also loves stick figure art, which is cool.
One of our favorite tweets: I’m obsessed with this.
9. @jkelce
Been tweeting since: May 2010
No. of followers: 87.5K
No. of tweets: 3,132
Why he made this list: With the release of Evan Mathis (sheds a single tear), Jason Kelce is now one of the best tweeters on the team. The center is up front and honest with fans in his tweets and mentions Legends of the Hidden Temple in his bio so, win. He’ll also call you TF out.
One of our favorite tweets: Boom, roasted.
10. @jmeleTCN
Been tweeting since: November 2010
No. of followers: 18.8K
No. of tweets: 17.2K
Why she made this list: Mele was formerly with NBC Philadelphia and is now one of the hosts of Breakfast on Broad, the new all-purpose sports morning show on Comcast Sports Net. She tweets about all Philly sports (mostly Phillies right now), but will definitely be a good follow for Eagles season.
One of our favorite tweets: Tell ’em. Own the trolls. Rawr.
People of Twitter… A sense of humor is appreciated, don’t take everything so seriously, and it’s Friday- CHILL OUT! ?
— Jillian Mele (@jillianmele) August 15, 2015
11. @RoobCSN
Been tweeting since: October 2010
No. of followers: 45.3K
No. of tweets: 45.9K
Why he made this list: CSN’s Reuban Frank AKA Rooooooob has been around the block for years and you can bet he knows what he’s talking about when he’s watching and reporting from Eagles practice or games. He was also the unofficial juke box guy at the media coffee house when the Eagles held training camp in the Lehigh Valley. RIP Bethlehem training camp.
One of our favorite tweets: omg the shade
Since 2000, the Cowboys have lost 18 games by 23 or more points. TEN of those losses have been to the Eagles.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobNBCS) November 28, 2014
12. @The700Level
Been tweeting since: March 2007
No. of followers: 29.1K
No. of tweets: 34.5K
Why he made this list: Site founder Enrico Campitelli runs The 700 Level blog and corresponding Twitter account, and man is it good. Give him a follow for quick hits, new information and hilarious Philly sports tidbits.
One of our favorite tweets: HAHAHAHAHA
