I've been struggling to make sense of the sudden termination. NP has stated that he would willingly go if he was asked to. Being terminated implies there was opposition on NP's part to give up the helm. Was NP being insincere? Maybe he was, but I don't think so...but I am only a mediocre judger of character.

NP, if you are reading this board, let us know by floating your 'opinion' into the mix of speculation.