Saruwatari 0 Posted September 28, 2009 I wasn't far off with my Shotenro guess. Except he got the Kinboshi against Hakuho, not Asashoryu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,213 Posted November 29, 2009 And despite only an 11-4 record the wait continues... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 662 Posted November 29, 2009 I agree with Sokkenaiyama. ;-) I think Tochinoshin will take the kinboshi in Aki. I still stick with my guess in July, except he didn't get it in Aki. Here's to his chance in Hatsu!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treblemaker 254 Posted November 30, 2009 I agree with Sokkenaiyama. (First prize...) I think Tochinoshin will take the kinboshi in Aki. I still stick with my guess in July, except he didn't get it in Aki. Here's to his chance in Hatsu!! Frankly, unless Asa is fighting injured or makes a huge mistake, I don't think there's a rikishi fast enough to dump him, given the banzuke the last few basho. They're going to have to rely on blatant trickery. Aminishiki has done it, as has Kisenosato, but lately (and for more than 2/3 of this basho) Asa has been on his game, and his combination of speed and power would need to be matched for a kinboshi. The only people who give him constant trouble have been HF, Aminishiki, and of course, Hakuho. Then again, there's the henka. And we know that Asa is not henka-proof. I can see Kakuryu pulling one on him, but unless he drops back into the pack, a kinboshi is a moot point. Which brings up an interesting point: Has Hakuho ever been henka-ed? For a kinboshi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiguma 0 Posted December 1, 2009 Well I can certainly see Cage pulling off the upset. Add to that Kisenosato out of Sanyaku and a 50/50 (IMO) chance for Toyonoshima to miss promotion, and I think we may have to start the thread all over again after Hatsu. The way he looks at the end of kyushu I do not think he can be 100% healthy in order to be at his bes tin the first days by January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 662 Posted January 14, 2010 Edit: I'll guess Goeido And we have a winner!!! Six months late, but a winner nonetheless!! (Clapping wildly...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 67 Posted January 14, 2010 Edit: I'll guess Goeido And we have a winner!!! Six months late, but a winner nonetheless!! (Clapping wildly...) I just wish I'd guessed it today in bench sumo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
