I haven't posted on this topic but will simply say the students seem to be getting a raw deal from the university. Based on my experiences at UND I feel that the students are being cheated of an experience and the resulting enviroment can't be beneficial to the school or program.
This standing / sitting policy is garbage and the school, not just the students, should be working toward a real solution. I like many can recall standing entire periods for great Sioux comebacks (Gophers in 1999 comes to mind). If the students do sacrifice seating location I hope that they will at least be able to stand freely. Also are the suites such that the seats could be elevate (i.e. bar stools)? I've only been to the new stadium twice and don't recall.
As for the president and his comments, I will only say that he has handled the situation poorly and does not have the support of this alum. Strong arming students is not a real solution to anything, but this appears to be the plan. I appreciate that RT was more respectful in his response.
On another note it was good to see an entire UND section at the Mankato series. All the banned chants made their way out. And nobody appeared to be injured... The "awefully quiet" chant was priceless. I hope that the SSSS has some success and the result is a better game day experience for students and the home team.