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Armchair Quarterbacks in the Blogosphere

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty West Sound WA State 52404

armchair-quarterback.jpgThe Blogosphere has long been the breeding ground for self-proclaimed 'Armchair Quarterbacks.'

"Anyone with a blog, an expanded vocabulary, and a condescending attitude gains immediate credibility as an expert in any field, profession, or discipline."

Subscribe to the Wall Street Journal, or quote the latest market trends from the Economist or Fast Company, and your opinions carry even more weight.

Nevermind that these 'Armchair Bloggers' have never actually 'played' the game. Oh, to be sure, they've probably watched a few times from their sheltered corporate skyboxes while sipping on the lastest trendy microbrew.

But they've never actually been 'IN' the game!

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Rich Jacobson is a REALTOR® and licensed Broker with Fathom Realty. He's a Crab Hunter, Clam Digger, and Oyster Shucker, skilffuly vanquishing anything in a shell! He is the Social Media Evangelist for Life on the Kitsap Peninsula & The Western Puget Sound in scenic WA State.

Comments (63)

Christy Powers
Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners - Pooler, GA
Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent
man, I feel old. I remember those guys!
Jun 28, 2007 05:00 PM
Tony Gallegos
Cognicorp Mortgage Banking Advisory - Marietta, GA
Rich - Another great post from the frog/crab guy. Like the analogy and how you spun alot of common sense.Kepp on trucking on and ....
Jun 28, 2007 05:53 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes
Good post. Thanks for sharing.
Jun 28, 2007 05:58 PM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!
To bad there is no "Draft" you would be in the top 10, nice post.
Jun 29, 2007 02:00 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Gary - thanks! I think I'm eligible for the 'draft' beer though...
Jun 29, 2007 05:24 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Bob & Carolin - thanks for stopping by!
Jun 29, 2007 05:25 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Tony - you should go check out the conversation on SBB on this post. Very interesting....
Jun 29, 2007 05:26 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Christy - I feel your pain! But trust me, you look much to young to remember these guys!
Jun 29, 2007 05:30 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Rob - yeah, those were some great years for Da Bears! How's things in Lawrence these days? Say "Hi!' to the gang at Hedges for me!
Jun 29, 2007 05:32 AM
Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Hey Rich,

3 closings this week and 15 for the year so far.  I will pass your greetings on to the office.  BTW, Bryan's b'day is July 1.

Rob

Jun 29, 2007 05:44 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Wow! Sounds like you're doing just fine. Good Job! Tell Bryan Happy B-Day for me! We might be coming back the end of Sept. for a wedding. I'll let ya know. Maybe we can have a cup 'o' joe together.
Jun 29, 2007 05:56 AM
Olan Carder
Fairway Independent Mortgage - Charlotte, NC
Great post!  I love it when I have a client that has a dad, brother, cousin, etc. that seems to know more about mortgages than I do... 
Jun 29, 2007 06:04 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Olan - family members are some of the worst culprits. Many of us have had deals destruct because of a family members poor advice.
Jun 29, 2007 06:09 AM
Fran Gatti
RE/MAX Integrity - Medford, OR
Managing Principal Broker - RE/MAX Integrity

Great post and even better analogies and no kidding to those that criticize our profession that have never been in the trenches.  Lighten up.

Fran

Jun 29, 2007 10:55 AM
Ryan Hukill - Edmond
405home @ ERA Courtyard - Edmond, OK
Realtor, Team Lead
Rich, you make a great point here. Thanks for sharing your analogy and your thoughts on the armchair QBs out there. I'm hoping you get many many reads on this one.
Jun 29, 2007 02:25 PM
Lysa Napolitano
Daytona Beach, FL
Rich, I remember that game oh so well and the song that went with it.. Remember??
You really put this post in words I can understand and I'd much rather read that then read something by "Anyone with a blog, an expanded vocabulary, and a condescending attitude" I don't like people like that at all! $7 for a beer at a game? Dang!
Jun 30, 2007 09:37 AM
Desiree Daniels
RE/MAX Tri County - Robbinsville, NJ
Now your talking my language..... GIVE ME FOOTBALL SEASON PLEASE!!!!!   Give me Ditka and his opinions in his lounger any old day....  great post... Is it time for the Fatheads to go back on my wall and call direct TV for the "package" ... you know the package don't you?
Jul 01, 2007 03:32 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

Desiree - is that the 'package' that gives you like 600 gazillion sports channels from around the world?

Jul 05, 2007 09:44 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

Lysa - you mean THIS one?

Jul 05, 2007 09:50 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Ryan & Fran - thanks for stoppin' by and sharing your thoughts. Hope you had a great 4th celebration!
Jul 05, 2007 09:52 AM