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How Mitakeumi looking? Has he healed up?

Sounds crazy but I'd love to see a Kotoeko yusho. Should I just go ahead and move this to the ridiculous predictions area?

What's takayasu doing with that stick?

For the record, I really enjoy your analysis. The caveats are clearly stated and fair. Thanks!

I remember the first time Natto went down I was able to watch his videos via a link in discord. I don't remember what platform he was using then though....

How is Mitakeumi doing health-wise? Is he ready for action?

Thanks for the knowledge yall. It just seemed like a small jump to me. Makes sense with the log jam in the sanyaku ranks. Banzuke luck is very interesting.

Is the move from M9 to M3 for a yusho winner a historically small jump for a yusho winner in the mid maegashira ranks?

Must be a Takayasu fan...

Not to nitpick but this doesnt seem like a good comparison. An offside is an offense, one that can take away a goal. A henka is not an offense and can lead to a win. Or maybe I'm misunderstanding your point.

The henka discussion always comes down to ones philosophy about unwritten rules. There are many unwritten rules in sports that fans believe shouldn't be broken. I think people generally fall into two broad categories: 1. Unwritten rules should be respected. These rules are a part of the fiber, soul, and tradition of the sport - to break them is dishonorable. 2. Unwritten rules are Unwritten. If you win within the rules of the sport then you did your job. A win is a win. It goes without saying that sumo is steeped in tradition - would it be fair to say that sumo fans are more likely to be in the first category compared to fans of other sports? I think I lean more toward the second group but I understand the first. I don't see a henka as "avoiding competing" because the move is a legal part of the competition. It's just not competing the way others think you should.

I've been watching sumo for about 6 years now and I had no idea that the shimekomi cost $10,000! So a rikishi changing mawashi in the middle of a tournament is a 10k investment? Do rikishi ever trade or borrow a shimekomi from each other or a retired rikishi?

This man's face says it all.

You database wizards never cease to impress me. Thanks

What does it take to force 3 or more sekiwake spots in general? Is there any chance of 3 sekiwake (Ichinojo, Wakatakakage, Hoshoryu) and then 3 komusubi (Abi, Kiribayama, Daieisho)?