Naganoyama 4,152 Posted July 17, 2004 cellspacing="0"> After day 14,July 2004, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 14 0 - 13 0 - 12 1 Asashoryu 11 4 Kaio, Miyabiyama, Asasekiryu, Toyozakura 10 3 Tochiazuma, Hakuho, Tosanoumi 9 4 Chiyotaikai, Shimotori, Tochinonada, Futeno 8 3 Musoyama, Wakanosato, Kokkai 7 9 Kyokutenho, Dejima, Kakizoe, Takamisakari,Hayateumi, Jumonji, Buyuzan, Takanowaka, Otsukasa 6 7 Kotomitsuki, Iwakiyama, Takekaze, Tokitsuumi,Kaiho, Toki, Tokitenku 5 2 Tamanoshima, Tochisakae 4 2 Kinkaiyama, Kasugao 3 4 Kotonowaka, Kotoryu, Kyokushuzan, Wakatoba 2 2 Hokutoriki, Harunoyama 1 0 - 0 0 - cellspacing="0"> After day 14,July 2004, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 14 0 - 13 0 - 12 1 Kotooshu 11 1 Kitazakura 10 3 Tamakasuga, Toyonoshima, Kotoshogiku 9 1 Roho 8 4 Takanotsuru, Ama, Katayama, Daishodai 7 8 Yotsukasa, Hagiwara, Kasuganishiki, Ushiomaru,Gojoro, Bushuyama, Sumanofuji, Kotonomine 6 4 Wakanoyama, Juzan, Kaido, Wakakosho 5 3 Asanowaka, Kobo, Hamanishiki 4 2 Chiyotenzan, Ichinotani 3 0 - 2 1 Oikari 1 0 - 0 0 - < Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 174 Posted July 17, 2004 For the first time ever I will root for Asashoryu against Kaio tomorrow, in order to avoid an embarrassing playoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frinkanohana 13 Posted July 17, 2004 I will root for Kaio, because I like to see playoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sashimaru 10 Posted July 17, 2004 I root always for Kaio, the yokozuna of the hearts. (Shaking head...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faustonowaka 33 Posted July 17, 2004 Kaio, Toyozakura, Miyabiyama and Asasekeryu have to win at least 3 (Shaking head...) matches in a row tomorrow to win the Yusho. And I don't see Asashuryu losing twice on the same day. My guess is that it will be Asashoryu who wins the Yusho once again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gusoyama 49 Posted July 17, 2004 If Asa wins, its another "boring" Asa yusho. If he loses, then comes an interesting playoff. Not sure what to root for. If there are 4/5 people in the playoff tomorrow, how is the Jun-Yusho awarded? Is it to everyone, or just the person who makes it the farthest against the Yusho winner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubiquitoyama 3 Posted July 17, 2004 If there are 4/5 people in the playoff tomorrow, how is the Jun-Yusho awarded? Is it to everyone, or just the person who makes it the farthest against the Yusho winner? For everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,056 Posted July 17, 2004 (edited) The jun-yūshō is awarded to all rikishi with the same number of wins behind the yūshō winner, regardless of playoff. So likely there will be multiple jun-yūshō "awards" (it is inofficial anyway) tomorrow. A single jun-yūshō can only happen if both Kaiō and Toyozakura lose tomorrow... well, which isn't that unlikely thinking about it. Btw, there can't be a 5-man playoff tomorrow. If there will be a playoff it will be with 3 or 4 rikishi, depending on Toyozakura. Edited July 17, 2004 by Doitsuyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 174 Posted July 17, 2004 Kaio, Toyozakura, Miyabiyama and Asasekeryu have to win at least 3 (Shaking head...) matches in a row tomorrow to win the Yusho. And I don't see Asashuryu losing twice on the same day. Alright, I agree that under those circumstances, a maegashira yusho is very unlikely. I guess I can root for Kaio after all. :-) If there is a 4-way playoff, how will the matchups be decided? Seeding by rank, or drawing lots? In other words, can Kaio and Asashoryu face each other in the "semifinal"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,056 Posted July 17, 2004 If there is a 4-way playoff, how will the matchups be decided? Seeding by rank, or drawing lots? In other words, can Kaio and Asashoryu face each other in the "semifinal"? It is by drawing lots, so Kaiō - Asashōryū could be in the first round, yes. But does it matter? No, not really... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 106 Posted July 17, 2004 could be fun to see a play-off with Kaio-Asa-Asa2 and watch what seemed possible a couple of bashos ago .... an Asa-Asa matchup... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 174 Posted July 17, 2004 If there is a 4-way playoff, how will the matchups be decided? Seeding by rank, or drawing lots? In other words, can Kaio and Asashoryu face each other in the "semifinal"? It is by drawing lots, so Kaiō - Asashōryū could be in the first round, yes. But does it matter? No, not really... I am sorry, but I don't quite understand your last sentence ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 14,674 Posted July 17, 2004 It is by drawing lots, so Kaio - Asashoryu could be in the first round, yes. But does it matter? No, not really... I am sorry, but I don't quite understand your last sentence ... Perhaps Doitsuyama means that it doesn't matter whether Asashoryu beats Kaio in the first play-off round, or the second... To look at the bright side, a Kaio-Shoryu first round match-up would mean that a Maegashira will finally win a playoff bout. Okay, just against another Maegashira, but let's not worry about details. :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,056 Posted July 17, 2004 It is by drawing lots, so Kaio - Asashoryu could be in the first round, yes. But does it matter? No, not really... I am sorry, but I don't quite understand your last sentence ... Perhaps Doitsuyama means that it doesn't matter whether Asashoryu beats Kaio in the first play-off round, or the second... To look at the bright side, a Kaio-Shoryu first round match-up would mean that a Maegashira will finally win a playoff bout. Okay, just against another Maegashira, but let's not worry about details. :-P Exactly! Well, I also had in mind the possibility of Kaiō winning against Asashōryū. I just reckon that the possibility of a Maegashira winning this yūshō is low enough that no seeding is needed to help the top dogs (which is what seeding is for). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoshidango 0 Posted July 17, 2004 I see, it's a scary thought for Toyozakura to win the yusho?! Somehow I feel the chance is close to nill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
