Torideyama

Congratulations to Hakuhonofan. What a great basho. Thanks to Shimodahito for the game. I wonder if the 85 players with points is also a record?

And just like that, my hopes of a 2nd yusho are revived. If Tsurogishu can run the table, I stand a superb chance. If not...well. Go Go Tsuro!!

While my chances for a 2nd yusho in this game are all but gone (J7E Hidenoumi is 0-4), this has certainly been an interesting and exciting tournament this year. The simplicity of entering is why I keep playing, but watching the game progress each year is a lot of fun. Thank you Shimodahito for all the work you put into this game each year. And Happy Holidays to everyone.

Standings WITH the nonet names. Because I like seeing my name in lights. :) 45 points - Andreas21 45 points - Athenayama 45 points - Bunbukuchagama 45 points - Hakuhonofan 45 points - Kaito 45 points - Kintamayama 45 points - Ripe 45 points - Torideyama 45 points - Yarimotsu 6 points - Benihana 6 points - Jejima 6 points - Kurowashi 6 points - Sakura 4 points - screeching owl 1 point - Achiyama 1 point - Kuhne 1 point - Oshirokita 1 point - Rocks

Just to give Shimodahito something to do in his spare time :). What is the record score for non-bonus points in one basho?

Safe Travels.

Spoiler Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So the Sandanme Playoff pits Screeching Owl (Sadanohikari) vs. The Pack (Kyokukaiyu). Can the Gang of Nine regain the torch, or will the Loud Bird begin a possible run to glory?

Kyokukaiyu has a chance to get the Torch back if he can win the Sandanme Yusho. He is 6-0, along with Chiyotaigo (and maybe others, but only following Chiyotaigo since he currently has the torch.)

My apologies to all for my many postings, but when you have to kill 3 hours in an airport, you have to occupy your time somehow. Down in Jonidan, Ryuo and Tochimaru are both tied at 7-0 going into day 15. Does the winner of the playoff get an extra banzuke push for May over what the loser gets, even though their official records are both 7-0? I always sucked at GTB because I don't know all of the ins and outs.

So I am sitting in Dallas eating my dinner at the airport awaiting my 10 pm flight back to Kansas, and this thought occurred to me. There have been sumotori who got fusen losses because of reasons other than injury (got the date wrong, didn't know I was wrestling today, etc). What it Takurofuji just didn't come to the ring for the Gonoyama match. He wouldn't be kyujo, he saves his foot, and he just can wait and see how the Onosato bout comes out.

It seems to me that the only 'allow' would be by the Oyakata not submitting a kyujo request. Would the kyokai overrule that?

So...what would be worse? 1. He goes kyujo and has no hope of a yusho if Onosato wins. Or 2. He shows up against Gonoyama, immediately (or shortly thereafter) rolls over and plays dead, thus giving him at least the opportunity for a playoof if Onosato wins. Is 2. against the 'hinkaku' spirit? To me, 2. is the better option, as the match against Gonoyama doesn't matter as he loses either way. But at least he can give it the old college try (if necessary) in a playoff. I am interested to hear the thought of the highly esteemed members of the forum.

Kyokukaiyu Juryo 7E

Way to go Tokihiyate! That keeps the torch towards the lower middle of Juryo, instead of up in Makuuchi. I still have a chance going into November. Gambatte!!!

So I guess I should post the asking price. I would like to get $225 shipped, but will consider any other offers.