I think your right about Gordon having an axe to grind. When Brennerman crossed ways with Gordon at the CAL BOD, Brennerman was gone in six months. Numerous reports of Gordon in Houston pilot lounge screaming and cursing about Brennerman to all who would listen. Remember he said something to the effect of if your going to start a cou you better kill the king. Make no mistake about it Brennernan was the brains behind CAL's turnaround, Gordon was the mouth piece. I believe he holds a grudge and wants revenge, Gordon has a large ego.