If you need a chart to convert initials to names...

[donalddoowop]

Including both the name and the initials the first time it is used in a post ensures that everyone knows who is referenced. That way use of the initials later in the post is not a source of confusion. This convention is often used in journalism and legal briefs.

I agree. I did not know you meant it that way. I had to do that when I did audit reports.

 

[Centerstream]

2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster - University of Connecticut Athletics

The official 2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskies

uconnhuskies.com

GA = Geno Auriemma
PB = Paige Bueckers aka Buckets
AC = Autumn Chaisson
CD = Chris Dailey, could be Caroline Doty or Crystal Dangerfield who is also Crystal Dangerfield
AE = Aaliyah Edwards
PG = Piath Gabriel
AG = Aubrey Griffen
JJ = Jamelle Elliott
AM= Anna Makurat
MM = Mir McLean
NM = Nika Muhl
ONO = Olivia Nelson-Ododa, aka Liv
EW or E = Evina Westbrook
CW = Christyn Williams aka Squeaks

Those of you who insist on using initials in every post when referring to players - please have mercy on us, the age group that needs 5 minutes to remember where our car keys are.

Here is a link to some abbreviations (GOAT, ROFL, IMO, and so on) you may see on the board:

Bonus Lesson #2: Chat room/text abbreviations & acronyms

Those of us who've been around a long time might use some shortcuts rather than typing out certain phrases. Unfortunately, people who don't surf the Internet a lot might not always understand what's being said. So here's a list of some common abbreviations and acronyms that you might have seen...

the-boneyard.com

Why are Jamelle's initials JJ?

 

[ed4ourgirls]

My life is not so busy that I can't afford the time it takes to write out their names.
Olivia, Anna, Paige, etc.
Is that so tough?

 

[pacific 44]

What, no mention of the infamous I.S.? (smiley face)

 

[meyers7]

Just wait til next year when we are on Caroline Ducharme.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Thanks, Nan. Minor correction: Aubrey Griffin.

 

[Dabber]

2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster - University of Connecticut Athletics

The official 2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskies

uconnhuskies.com

GA = Geno Auriemma
PB = Paige Bueckers aka Buckets
AC = Autumn Chaisson
CD = Chris Dailey, could be Caroline Doty or Crystal Dangerfield who is also Crystal Dangerfield
AE = Aaliyah Edwards
PG = Piath Gabriel
AG = Aubrey Griffen
JJ = Jamelle Elliott
AM= Anna Makurat
MM = Mir McLean
NM = Nika Muhl
ONO = Olivia Nelson-Ododa, aka Liv
EW or E = Evina Westbrook
CW = Christyn Williams aka Squeaks

Those of you who insist on using initials in every post when referring to players - please have mercy on us, the age group that needs 5 minutes to remember where our car keys are.

Here is a link to some abbreviations (GOAT, ROFL, IMO, and so on) you may see on the board:

Bonus Lesson #2: Chat room/text abbreviations & acronyms

Those of us who've been around a long time might use some shortcuts rather than typing out certain phrases. Unfortunately, people who don't surf the Internet a lot might not always understand what's being said. So here's a list of some common abbreviations and acronyms that you might have seen...

the-boneyard.com

Thanks for the list, Nan, but I was wondering why Shea is not included.

 

[Zanzman]

Thanks for the list, Nan, but I was wondering why Shea is not included.

I’m thinking she’s she’s never saw her called anything but she’s here on the boneyard

 

[Skeets]

Just wait til next year when we are on Caroline Ducharme.

OK, I get most initials, But who are Caroline Doty, 2, 3, 3. I assume Caroline Doty is Chris Daily, but who knows...

 

[Zanzman]

Caroline Doty
Crystal Dangerfield
Caroline Ducharme

 

[Pre-3]

OMG, just type the name! A little respect for the bearer of the name. If your time is spent on a site like this I doubt that you are so pressed for time that you can't spare a few seconds to spell out our players names. Yes, I know all the players names and can figure out all the abbreviations but why should I have to. Seeing the names spelled out is easier for the reader, more respectful of the player and just proper usage of our written language. OR, you can continue this until the majority is sick of it and nothing will change. Perhaps to put a point on it we could just say to give proper RESPECT to the players who we claim to support for their efforts, we will use their full names in all public writing.

 

[Calbysdad]

OMG, just type the name! A little respect for the bearer of the name. If your time is spent on a site like this I doubt that you are so pressed for time that you can't spare a few seconds to spell out our players names. Yes, I know all the players names and can figure out all the abbreviations but why should I have to. Seeing the names spelled out is easier for the reader, more respectful of the player and just proper usage of our written language. OR, you can continue this until the majority is sick of it and nothing will change. Perhaps to put a point on it we could just say to give proper RESPECT to the players who we claim to support for their efforts, we will use their full names in all public writing.

Wait, who is OMG?

 

[Skeets]

Wait, who is OMG?

Is that me?

 

[eebmg]

Wait, who is OMG?

Paige (Oh my goodness).

 

[HuskyNan]

OMG, just type the name! A little respect for the bearer of the name. If your time is spent on a site like this I doubt that you are so pressed for time that you can't spare a few seconds to spell out our players names. Yes, I know all the players names and can figure out all the abbreviations but why should I have to. Seeing the names spelled out is easier for the reader, more respectful of the player and just proper usage of our written language. OR, you can continue this until the majority is sick of it and nothing will change. Perhaps to put a point on it we could just say to give proper RESPECT to the players who we claim to support for their efforts, we will use their full names in all public writing.

People who are online a lot or who text a lot will use shortcuts. I don’t believe it’s disrespect, it’s to cut down on keystrokes.

 

[meyers7]

OMG, just type the name! A little respect for the bearer of the name. If your time is spent on a site like this I doubt that you are so pressed for time that you can't spare a few seconds to spell out our players names. Yes, I know all the players names and can figure out all the abbreviations but why should I have to. Seeing the names spelled out is easier for the reader, more respectful of the player and just proper usage of our written language. OR, you can continue this until the majority is sick of it and nothing will change. Perhaps to put a point on it we could just say to give proper RESPECT to the players who we claim to support for their efforts, we will use their full names in all public writing.

Wait, who is OMG?

Guess it's ok to disrespect God, but don't you dare disrespect UCONN WBB players.

 

[Pre-3]

Guess it's ok to disrespect God, but don't you dare disrespect UCONN WBB players.

No it is not. Knew when I hit send it was wrong. Also knew someone would point it out. So yep, not perfect but still stand by the original thought. Please believe I am not looking for some deep boneyard fight. I just think saving a few keystrokes when typing a players name is a little silly.

 

[Kaizen]

People who are online a lot or who text a lot will use shortcuts. I don’t believe it’s disrespect, it’s to cut down on keystrokes.

In chat room, you really need shortcuts.

 

[jazz]

Good point, I’ve edited my OP (original post)

GA often refers to Jamelle as J as well.

I apologize but didn't think this would be a problem but I can see now that it can be. I'm so used to using initials that sometimes I can't remember their full names.

 

[jazz]

No it is not. Knew when I hit send it was wrong. Also knew someone would point it out. So yep, not perfect but still stand by the original thought. Please believe I am not looking for some deep boneyard fight. I just think saving a few keystrokes when typing a players name is a little silly

There is no disrespect. Actually it can be interpreted and usually is interpreted as endearment to use nicknames and shortcuts as Geno himself does:

GA himself uses shortcuts like 'J', 'CD', 'E', 'D' or is he being rude as well?

I appreciate you are not trying to pick a fight but you are calling some shots here at people and it sounds a bit aggressive to me.

For the record: Like Geno and 99% of society, I mean no disrespect if I use nicknames or shortcuts.

 

[EdSaid]

@HuskyNan, If this is really a big issue for people, perhaps the easiest fix is to just drop the initials into the site filter and have it show up as the players name info. Tom has done this in the past on the men’s side. The problem is that it produces unforeseen results such as someone talking about the designated hitter rule and it shows up as Dan Hurley rule. With this particular version of the Huskies the obviously problematic one would be Anna.

Sometimes unforeseen is cool. Ever pick up dinner and get home and find out you got the wrong order? Then eat it and realize that was really good?

 

[CL82]

Sometimes unforeseen is cool. Ever pick up dinner and get home and find out you got the wrong order? Then eat it and realize that was really good?

Yep

 

[RedStickHusky]

 

[reno tony]

Thank you for the chart

2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster - University of Connecticut Athletics

The official 2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskies

uconnhuskies.com

GA = Geno Auriemma
PB = Paige Bueckers aka Buckets
AC = Autumn Chaisson
CD = Chris Dailey, could be Caroline Doty or Crystal Dangerfield who is also Crystal Dangerfield
AE = Aaliyah Edwards
PG = Piath Gabriel
AG = Aubrey Griffin
JJ = Jamelle Elliott
AM= Anna Makurat
MM = Mir McLean
NM = Nika Muhl
ONO = Olivia Nelson-Ododa, aka Liv
EW or E = Evina Westbrook
CW = Christyn Williams aka Squeaks

Those of you who insist on using initials in every post when referring to players - please have mercy on us, the age group that needs 5 minutes to remember where our car keys are.

Here is a link to some abbreviations (GOAT, ROFL, IMO, and so on) you may see on the board:

Bonus Lesson #2: Chat room/text abbreviations & acronyms

Those of us who've been around a long time might use some shortcuts rather than typing out certain phrases. Unfortunately, people who don't surf the Internet a lot might not always understand what's being said. So here's a list of some common abbreviations and acronyms that you might have seen...

the-boneyard.com

Thank you for the chart. It brings up one of my pet peaves..... laziness. People can't take the time to type Nika versus NM? MM instead of Maya? ONO instead of Olivia Nelson-Ododa... well that one is okay. Don't get me started on grocery store self check outs asking what language I would like to use. Okay, I'm done. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[Adesmar123]

If you need a chart to convert initials to names,, you probably have other problems. Two things to remember: it's 6 of one, or 12:54, also I want you to remember these 5 words.