Okinoumi for Sanyaku ?

[Vikanohara 171]

So far, Okinoumi has won from all Ozeki this basho.

But he still has Baruto left, and will face him in a few hours.

Will he also capture this trophy ?

After taking off 0-3 this basho with first two losses against Takekaze & Wakanosato, he was still far from possible Sanyaku talks. But now, with only being defeated by Hakuho since those opening days, he has shown great skills once again, after already that Jun-Yusho & Kanto-Sho in Hatsu 2011. Who would have thought that after 4-11 & 5-10 in Juryo following his 7-0 only (Makushita) Yusho. He's a bit of a weird case, actually.

[Asashosakari 18,968]

After taking off 0-3 this basho with first two losses against Takekaze & Wakanosato, he was still far from possible Sanyaku talks. But now, with only being defeated by Hakuho since those opening days, he has shown great skills once again, after already that Jun-Yusho & Kanto-Sho in Hatsu 2011. Who would have thought that after 4-11 & 5-10 in Juryo following his 7-0 only (Makushita) Yusho. He's a bit of a weird case, actually.

He was competing with massive shoulder tapings in those two juryo failures. The results weren't really a surprise once we saw how injured he clearly was at the time, and I don't think anyone took them as a sign of things to come.

Edited May 18, 2011 by Asashosakari

[Pippooshu 1]

I remember the words of Asashoryu during an old De-Geiko: "Okinoumi has the structure to become a champion".

[Vikanohara 171]

So he lost from Baruto, but not that it came as a surprise to me. Still I'm interested in how he's going to finish this basho.

And as for the injury in his Juryo debut, I didn't know.

I don't get to watch a lot of sumo, only interpreting results.

And they don't report about injuries, just wins or losses.

[Keishikazawa 0]

I think Okinoumi is not quite ready for sanyaku yet. The fact that he beat Kaio, Kotooshu, and Harumafuji this basho doesn't really say a lot. That being said I don't see any reason he can't hang in at joi for a basho or two. I would bet he'll be up there by Kyushu. Or I could be completely off base and he could go 10-5 and jump to komusubi, then start an ozeki run.

[Kaikitsune Makoto 206]

Okinoumi is powerful, has good height (190cm), evidently does good keiko and is now healthier. He had lower back problems and shoulder problems. He has beefed up quite a lot in the last year or so (definitely over 150kg clearly now) and resembles Tokusegawa in many ways. He can generate a lot of power which has been shown well this basho also in bouts he lost (like the one against Baruto) and also has good sumo senses and skills. Ex-Chiyotaikai commented today he looks forward to seeing how strong he will become eventually. He has all the ingredients at least and is only 25 years old. He doesn't have striking weaknesses as far as I can see. Room for refinement and further development for sure.

[Vikanohara 171]

He's letting me down this basho. (Showing respect...)

[Kintamayama 44,646]

He's letting me down this basho. (Showing respect...)

He could be injured, but also could be out of his element more than usual.

[Rōnin 0]

He's letting me down this basho. (Showing respect...)

I'm shocked at how poorly he has proven so far. I'm at a loss for what's going on with him, he should be doing much better than this. ;-)

[Vikanohara 171]

Perhaps he wants to taste some lower Maegashira again before rushing forward again ? ;-)

[Vikanohara 171]

Now that's what I was talking about ! B-)

[IzumoTaisha 2]

Okinoumi is my hero, flying the flag for my beloved Shimane, great to see him becoming more confident and stronger even against the bigger names.