nirumaruyama 0 Posted September 20, 2006 I thought it was 20 Juryo bashos and/or 1 Makuuchi basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,171 Posted September 20, 2006 Somone could alway offer a revisionist view of the event but it's hard to fathom he wanted to leave in the middle of basho and with a fusen. No, I meant that he intended to quit after completing Aki.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 125 Posted September 25, 2006 just a pic of him . I like the goatee .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,171 Posted September 25, 2006 Kotokanyuu on the beach in Tel-Aviv: Kotokanyuu and Osh on the beach training with kids: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoshidango 0 Posted September 27, 2006 I will really miss him. He was 40 but still at mid Makushita level; he did not seem to be much weaker than younger years. Could have gone another several years at least... And thank you for the memorial pics of him Kintamayama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubiquitoyama 4 Posted September 27, 2006 Such a pity to see the old guy retire. He has been remarkably close to his all-time high for so long, but of course it can't last forever. I just hope his stunt (which I can't help but feel is a bit strange, or at least that not all information about it has been divulged) which brought it all on won't make extra trouble for him after retirement. I really hoped for him to be involved to teach the next generation of rikishi in some capacity as he has been one of my favorites for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
