I'm sure Brian was continuously "led on" just as we all were. I'm sure they were telling him - "we've got a positive Markman - hang in there. "We've settled the case - hang in there". "We had a great quarter - hang in there for the Q report".
SGE - you of all people should understand this - you were proclaiming big things after each event and you were fooled everytime.
I'm glad Brian didn't quit - it shows he's not a quitter. Now it's Brian's turn to return the favor the BOD did for him - GOT IT!?