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okay - after some digging through the other posts seems like the requirement is 2 wins AT Ozeki. so if somehow he gets the promo this time it'd be an exception. and my other hypotheticals are "no's" no matter how impressive.

Not sure if this is covered in another thread, but is it likely/unlikely/certain that Terunofuji is promoted to Yokozuna if he wins the yusho this time? That's 2 yusho in a row, but does it matter if the first yusho was not while he was an ozeki? Is that a "requirement"? If he's not promoted with a yusho win, I assume that it would just take a JY in july right? what about the scenario that a rank/file wins consuective yusho, or something crazy like a 3 in a row yusho win from m16, that isn't even an ozeki by the time the 3rd win comes around? Fun hypotheticals :)

x2. thanks Asashosakari!

If Takayasu wins, I expect Kisenosato to retire JK but, man, what a blow if your kohai wins before you do, after being so close for so long

Porcelain or glass? (Laughing...) (Laughing...) (Laughing...) (Laughing...) (Laughing...) (Laughing...)

i Weight loss seems not to be uncommon with beginners. The training is harder than any training they had before and they literally have to learn to eat enough. not to mention the fact that he's eating dishes he's probably never eaten before

so has there been any set criteria communicated on what would get Kisenosato the promotion to yokozuna? (e.g., yusho of at least 14 wins? 13? etc...)

loved the podcast, getting to hear from one of my favorite rikishi, and in english no less! (I was definitely impressed with his English) makes me very happy to hear how humble and down to earth he is. I loved his confidence on getting to Ozeki! Looking forward to it! And I'm always excited for what Nishinoshima has for us next! :D

the endou gaining weight point, got me thinking. I know that there are some Sekitori that are under the average weight, they seem split into 2 camps, (1) those that are intentionally staying small for mobility (2) those that want to get bigger but have issues putting on weight Question (1) I'm wondering, in which camp do the following folks fall into? Amuru Ikioi Kitaharima Also Question (2). Are there any folks that are actively trying to lose weight? (I believe Aoiyama is in this boat, and I wish Ichinojo would be)

haha yeah, I noticed that as well. While I am consistently amazed by the level of knowledge on this forum, both of sumo in general and insider knowledge, by it's GREAT members, is quoting a forum really OK as journalism? (pardon my ignorance)

I know that the dust hasn't even settled yet after the honbasho, but anything come to light yet? I still hoping for a happy ending and more cheering for Homarenishiki next basho!!!

haters gonna gate. long live hakuho! btw, anyone else see that extra shove from Kotoshogiku on Goeido on day 15! Into the shimpan no less! I call for his suspension! (FYI: this is a joke) http://www.youtube.com/embed/K6_11xyg0ug?start=592&autoplay=1

Nothing has shown we were wrong yet. Endō is still far from his pre-injury ability, which was easily san’yaku material with ōzeki prospects. Tochinoshin has proven that sitting out a few tournaments to let yourself heal is a much better idea, too. So I don’t know how you came to that conclusion.Edit: Can we get a gif of the Hakuhō–Gōeidō sandwich? which endo were you watching? the endo I saw never had a kachi-koshi above M5. While I agree that this endo is remarkably improved from the Endo of 6 months ago, and I also agree that I'm waiting to see how he does against the big boys, I never thought he was a steady sanyaku. Good in the joi, but no Ozeki prospects yet.

I know there's something of a correlation between size and success in Sumo, but there are notable exceptions - and I think Ura could be one of them. I don't recall seeing anyone else quite so slippery and acrobatic. He'll be up and down for sure, but I reckon we'll see him in Sanyaku one day and it wouldn't surprise me if he goes one better than his idol Mainoumi and gets a KK there. wow wow wow, again!. first you guys introduce me to Chiyotaikai and now Mainoumi! These guys are crazy! I just went the DB and found this golden nugget: Love it! I am very excited to see what Ura will show us :D

You're crazy Kintamayama :P we are the ones that should be thanking YOU! appreciate all the work that goes into this!

wow. just wow. I just started watching sumo since 2012, so had never heard of Chiyotaikai. You may call him a one-trick-pony but that was impressive. really puts the oshi sumo guys of today to shame (looking at you kotoyuki). that is just another level. so cool (Dribbling...) (that being said I'll take a cool uwatenage over it any day of the week)

.....so......how about Ura huh? and Sato? :-D the future looks bright. Happy sumo days :-D (Help me...)

Still looks pretty rough around the edges, but he's put on quite a bit of weight, and had the strength to start with. Once he gets a bit more of the technique down, I'm hoping for good things :-D

looks like he's still in the game :-) http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Rikishi.aspx?r=12250

At least Gagmaru gets one hand down. Kotoyuki is SCREWED. He is going to have to change his entire tachi-ai approach. He always does his "rolling start" with neither hand touching the dohyo.

terunofuji going to pull out? Heard he's more hurt than he let's on. to confirm, now that he's got his kachi-koshi he's safe from demotion, even if he goes kyujo? btw, kyujo means to pull out from the basho right? for any amount of time? or does kyujo refer to a rikishi pulling out for all 15 days? (sorry for all the questions :-p )

13-43 head to head seems kind of weak. then again he is going against the GOAT. also, back-to-back 13-2, with NO yusho doesn't sound like promotion material to me. not sure how to query this in the DB. (seems unlikely that 13-2 wouldn't be a yusho at least once, but in the case that it doesn't happen, the promotion would feel pretty lackluster without a cup)

I was one of them. What started out as affection for his respectful bow and loud bark as turned into a serious look at this 24 year old. Seeing him out-muscle Aoiyama made me think that he can hang with the big boys. Wheter he can RUN with them.....time will tell. One more win gets him his KK and for sure at least one special prize. i'm with you there. I didn't think he would even go KK. While I'm not ready to say that this is the beginning of something big, I definitely owe him an apology, and am excited to see the rest of his bouts.

Koto beat himself. He would have fallen if Kisenosato would have stupidly sat there. Kisenosato would have been the only thing holding him up. It was sadly the old Kotoshogiku at exactly the wrong time. As mentioned, he has improved on his blind rushes but just lost his form against Kisenosato. It's not over for him yet, but he needs some luck to get there now. Will it again get to the point where the crux match is Hakuho vs Kisenosato? this is the same kotoshogiku. he's always been bull rushing in, it's just that his opponents are taking him head on. If anyone would pull a henka, kotoshogiku would end up in the 3rd row of the audience from how much he's charging forward.

no osunaarashi? :-(