I don't believe we are "required" to pick a new nickname. I'm aware that the powers that be will push it to purge the Sioux name from history. They met the requirement of the NCAA by "officially" retiring the Sioux nickname.
Roughriders is lame,used,weak,un-original,too many sexual conotations,would be an easy target for our opponents. I'm with Virg Foss and pretty everyone else I talk to. NO nickname.
I have been in suites, don't think think standing is that big an issue there as they are quite a bit higher than than the last row of lower bowl seating. Standing mainly effects the sections to the sides.
If you're in 107 or 110 with the students standing you watch half the game on the big screen. But you're right,making the lower bowl student section sit is a big enthusiasm killer. They used to warn you, now they throw you out. I think they need to move the student section to one end like every other college rink. I know Ralph wanted them to have the best seats in the house but making them sit and act like old people is killing the atmosphere. I'm sure the season ticket holders on the end wouldn't mind getting moved to the side.