King Of Philly Power Ranks: April 1st, 2015
Editor's note: Every few weeks we will take a look at the top three candidates for the "King of Philly" sports. The "Philly Sports King" can be anyone (player, manager, front office, media member, etc.) who is associated with Philadelphia sports.
No. 1 on the list gets three points, No. 2 on the list gets two points, and No. 3 on the list gets one point. You can track the running Sports King of Philly here.
Overall Standings
1. Chip Kelly - 11 points
2. Jeremy Maclin - 6 points
3. Darren Sproles - 3 points
4. Nerlens Noel - 2 points
5. Nick Foles - 2 points
6. LeSean McCoy - 2 points
7. Mark Sanchez - 2 points
8. Ray Emery - 2 points
9. Fletcher Cox - 2 points
10. Marcus Mariota - 1 point
11. Howie Roseman - 1 point
12. Jakub Voracek - 1 point
13. Connor Barwin - 1 point
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- We're just five days away from Opening Day and a new Phillies season, but let's be honest---no one is eager to talk about the worst team in baseball.
The Flyers and Sixers are finishing their seasons, the Phillies are getting ready to start theirs, but the Eagles still own the city.
3. Marcus Mariota
Well, M-squared isn't in Philly yet, but he sure is one of the most popular sports figures in the city. Will the Eagles trade-up for Mariota? Should they? With the NFL draft just about one month away, all we talk about his Mariota.
In fact, since December 1st, 2014 CBSPhilly.com has published over 20 stories and reports about the reigning Heisman Trophy winning QB.
2. Nerlens Noel
Noel has totaled 243 points, 190 rebounds, 41 steals, and 35 blocks in March. The last player to record at least 200 points, 160 rebounds, 40 steals, and 40 blocks in one month was Hakeem Olajuwon in 1985-86. While Noel fell five blocks short, he has reached all three of the other milestones, putting into perspective how impressive he's been of late.
1. Chip Kelly
No surprise here, as Kelly sits a top the list for the third time and continues to wear the crown as the overall King Of Philadelphia sports.
Now as Eagles GM, Kelly is coming off arguably the most riveting free-agency period in franchise history where he traded the franchise rushing leader in LeSean McCoy and the starting quarterback in Nick Foles. Now, about one month away from his first official draft with complete control, no one knows what to expect from Kelly.
