Take the spiritual element out of the firesides and look at what they do for the fanbase. How many teams, if any, have a public event that gives their fans on the road access to the team? These firesides are awesome opportunities for the fans to see the team in a different and more personal setting. Definitely a great way to grow and strengthen our fans across the country.

I remember the Ole Miss fireside a few years ago....the Stake Center had people out in the hall ways. The firesides need to stay and are a positive for the program spiritually and for the common fan's interest.