# The Atoz Game (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [August 4, 2022, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097 "2022-08-04T15:42:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 437
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8722 "2025-06-11T13:23:42Z")
Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8723 "2025-06-11T13:30:46Z")
Sports team names, any sport, any league Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) (Included both ‘Q’ entries because they’re both cool names) ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8724 "2025-06-11T14:59:14Z")
Sports team names, any sport, any league Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8725 "2025-06-11T18:51:15Z")
**Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8726 "2025-06-11T23:38:57Z")
**Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) Unicorns (Utica, Michigan, United Shore Professional Baseball League) ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8727 "2025-06-12T00:25:41Z")
**Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) Unicorns (Utica, Michigan, United Shore Professional Baseball League) Valkyries (Golden State, WNBA) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8728 "2025-06-12T03:22:51Z")
**Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) Unicorns (Utica, Michigan, United Shore Professional Baseball League) Valkyries (Golden State, WNBA) Walleyes (Toledo, East Coast Hockey League) ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8729 "2025-06-12T03:34:23Z")
**Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) Unicorns (Utica, Michigan, United Shore Professional Baseball League) Valkyries (Golden State, WNBA) Walleyes (Toledo, East Coast Hockey League) X-Men and X-Women ([St. Francis Xavier University](https://www.goxgo.ca/landing/index); Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; various sports) ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8730 "2025-06-12T12:32:13Z")
[quote=“kenobi\_65, post:8729, topic:969097, full:true”] **Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) Unicorns (Utica, Michigan, United Shore Professional Baseball League) Valkyries (Golden State, WNBA) Walleyes (Toledo, East Coast Hockey League) X-Men and X-Women ([St. Francis Xavier University](https://www.goxgo.ca/landing/index); Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; various sports) Yellow Jackets (Georgia Institute of Technology, various sports, Atlantic Coast Conference) ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8731 "2025-06-12T12:48:20Z")
**Sports team names, any sport, any league** Argonauts (Toronto, CFL) Bills (Buffalo, NFL) Chihuahuas (El Paso, Minor League Baseball, Triple-A West) Diplomats (Washington DC, North American Soccer League) Egyptians (Memphis, TN, Southern Association) (Baseball; defunct) Fever (Indiana, WNBA) Guardians (Cleveland, MLB) Hurricanes (Lethbridge, Western Hockey League) Islanders (Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, Southland Conference) Jaguars (Jacksonville, NFL) Katydids (Denison, TX, Texas-Oklahoma Baseball League) Lugnuts (Lansing, MI, Midwest League (minor league baseball)) Mighty Ducks of Annaheim (Annaheim, CA, NHL) Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) (NCAA Football) Orioles (Baltimore, MLB) Pacers (Indianapolis, NBA) Quarry Dogs (Concord, NH; New England Collegiate Baseball League) Queen Bees (various NAIA women’s teams at St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA) Red Raiders (Texas Tech University, various sports, Big 12 Conference) Stallions (Birmingham, Alabama; football; USFL (both incarnations) and UFL) Titans (Nashville, Tennessee; NFL) Unicorns (Utica, Michigan, United Shore Professional Baseball League) Valkyries (Golden State, WNBA) Walleyes (Toledo, East Coast Hockey League) X-Men and X-Women ([St. Francis Xavier University](https://www.goxgo.ca/landing/index); Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; various sports) Yellow Jackets (Georgia Institute of Technology, various sports, Atlantic Coast Conference) Zamfara United FC (Nigeria) next **Things that can be annoying** 1. Alcoholics ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8732 "2025-06-12T13:39:47Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8733 "2025-06-12T13:52:35Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Little red bugs that bite you and make your skin itch like crazy! ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8734 "2025-06-12T15:39:20Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8735 "2025-06-12T15:39:56Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump Economy-class air travel ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8736 "2025-06-12T15:42:08Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump Economy-class air travel Freeway backups ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8737 "2025-06-12T17:03:06Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump Economy-class air travel Freeway backups Golf on TV ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8738 "2025-06-12T17:10:41Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump Economy-class air travel Freeway backups Golf on TV Hiccups ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8739 "2025-06-12T17:12:38Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump Economy-class air travel Freeway backups Golf on TV Hiccups Infomercials ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8740 "2025-06-12T17:24:30Z")
**Things that can be annoying** Alcoholics Belligerent alcoholics [Chiggers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombiculidae) Donald Trump Economy-class air travel Freeway backups Golf on TV Hiccups Infomercials Just asking questions ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-2/969097/8741 "2025-06-12T18:34:07Z")
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