Uh-oh. It's starting again.

In case you thought last year's spate of mid-season firings were a fluke, the spectre has raised its head again with the "relieving of duties" of Jing Pu at Syracuse.

Relieved of duties. That's one of those corporate terms created to not accurately reflect anything, right?

"Here, let me handle those duties for you. You're relieved."

"Not really, I'm actually kinda upset."

"Relieved!"