Gurowake 4,158 Posted July 29, 2014 What aren't you holding your breath for? I am confused. Is this speculation that Goeido should get a 13-2 to justify his promotion or? I'm just saying that he would require a quite exceptional score to "justify" his promotion immediately as was the case with Kisenosato. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted July 29, 2014 I have thought about that when I consider the days where there was more parity in makuuchi. The kyokai must have been giving away a lot of money for kinboshi.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Anyone notice all the henka? Okay, at least all the henka by the likes of Takekaze and Kyokutaisei. I have long had a place in my heart for both of these guys, but especially near the end, they were basically doing (or at least attempting) a henka every bout. Regardless of opinions about its fairness how long did they expect this to work? Eventually no one is going to be fooled and you merely risk losing quickly yourself. I was amazed Kisenosato seemingly did not see the henka coming from Takekaze on day 12. Anybody who had been watching that tournament must have seen how many henka Takekaze had pulled up to that point. I assume rikishi watch opponents' bouts to get an idea of what they will face no? Kyokutaisei was possibly worse with all the henka, though I would have to see all the vids to confirm he pulled even more henka than Takekaze in his juryo debut. Edited July 29, 2014 by Asameshimae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAKTORN 346 Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I didn’t know where to post this so I’m posting it here but… I just realised I started following sumō just 1 basho after Kyokutenhō’s historical win, hah. Barely missed it. Edited August 1, 2014 by ALAKTORN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikanohara 171 Posted August 6, 2014 Well, even though this was a great tournament, it marks the end of yet another era, now that Takanoyama will no longer be around. :'-( Enjoy the sumo-afterlife, Pavel ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 467 Posted August 6, 2014 era era? ERA? EERRAAAAA? pls be serious for sumofans in 10 years he will not even be a sidenote.....only known to asashofreaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,534 Posted August 6, 2014 For some reason, all the ladies in our sumo fan club were disappointed he decided to retire...? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naganoyama 6,048 Posted August 7, 2014 ...and you're surprised? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
