On message boards, with the popularity of texting, and trying to save space and time, I used CBF (Coach Brandon Faircloth ... but I like Squaw's interpretation better, Chief Brandon Faircloth
... has a better Indian sound). I sometimes use initials, acronyms, abbreviations, and texting symbols. I will type his name. If one person may find it disrespectful then others may too. No disrespect intended. He's our Chief and he's done an outstanding job on The Reservation. We need to lock him up along with his assistant coaches.
Go Indians. Peace.
P.S. Back on topic ... the football banquet is a great idea. Other sports can (and should) follow suit.