I'm not so sure he took the National job out of duty to Germany. In fact, he probably just took that job as a stepping stone in preparation to take the mantle at LAG. I mean, we couldn't have hired him with as little experience as he had at the time, but now that he has gained a little knowledge, we might just take him. Maybe on probation.
Maybe not duty so much as seeing would could be a golden opportunity...if Germany wins, he's a hero and could pretty much call his own shot. But aside from that, nice post!