hamcornheinz 839 Posted March 16, 2016 Ichinojo said it himself in his shin-nyuumaku basho: he needs a quicker tachi-ai. He needs a quicker everything. Not just the tachiai. He still looks sluggish. Mind you, it's good if he lost some weight. He should concentrate on gaining strength, speed and technique that can help him capitalize on his natural build and weight distribution. Those big legs should become much more powerful. I think its strategical. Hes reacting, not initiating. Thats a big problem, especially if hes a lot slower than everyone. It works in the maegashira ranks because hes a class above them but not in the highest of ranks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted March 16, 2016 Ichinojo said it himself in his shin-nyuumaku basho: he needs a quicker tachi-ai. He needs a quicker everything. Not just the tachiai. He still looks sluggish. Mind you, it's good if he lost some weight. He should concentrate on gaining strength, speed and technique that can help him capitalize on his natural build and weight distribution. Those big legs should become much more powerful. I think its strategical. Hes reacting, not initiating. Thats a big problem, especially if hes a lot slower than everyone. It works in the maegashira ranks because hes a class above them but not in the highest of ranks. Unquestionably he has things to learn. He is young and it is early days in Makuuchi. But can he afford to wait and see? Just imagine what it would be like if he was reacting, if he could throw an unbalanced opponent, if he could be a rock that moves at the right time. He could become unbeatable. That would be a thing to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted March 16, 2016 Ikioi really has Terunofujis number, he has now won 4 of 5 bouts against Teru, and he won in quite convincing fashion. Kinta must be really excited... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senkoho 552 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) This time there's no way to find an excuse for Hakuho's dame-oshi. It wasn't like he wasn't sure if Okinoumi was out or anything. Nor was it a part of Hakuho's momentum. Boo, Hakuho, boo. Edited March 16, 2016 by Senkoho 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted March 16, 2016 Where's that pop-up? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted March 16, 2016 Either Hakuho is really dealing with a serious elbow injury or he just decided to try some riskier things on the dohyo these days - maybe a combination of both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senkoho 552 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) This time there's no way to find an excuse for Hakuho's dame-oshi. It wasn't like he wasn't sure if Okinoumi was out or anything. Nor was it a part of Hakuho's momentum. Boo, Hakuho, boo. Compare Hakuho's treatment of Okinoumi with Harumafuji's treatment of Takayasu today. Similar situations. Harumafuji could have easily shoved Takayasu into the crowd after he was out. He decided not to. Edited March 16, 2016 by Senkoho 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,786 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) This time there's no way to find an excuse for Hakuho's dame-oshi. It wasn't like he wasn't sure if Okinoumi was out or anything. Nor was it a part of Hakuho's momentum. Boo, Hakuho, boo.Yup, nothing borderline about that one. :-S Edited March 16, 2016 by Asashosakari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Meanwhile, down in Sandanme Homarenishiki also lost his 2nd bout of the tournament today, tough break for the young Canadian. And thanks to Kinta, you can watch that bout here. Edited March 16, 2016 by kuroimori 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted March 16, 2016 Meanwhile, further down in Jonidan Kotokamatani is still cruising along, winning also his 2nd bout of the basho, developing a habit of eating shiroboshi "pac-man" style. I am really curious to see how long he can preserve his winning streak (not only because I picked him in the Torchbearer game...) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torquato 1,075 Posted March 16, 2016 Hakuho!? Really!? WTF?I think as a Dai-Yokozuna he has every right to give a tiny little extra shove to someone who is not giving everything into the bout like Ichinojo some time ago but this... *shaking head* Seems to become a basho where the outcome looks very open for a bunch of guys. Looking forward to seeing what happens when the Ozeki and Yokozuna start to meet. Osunaarashi looks sooo strong now. Absolutely going into the fight. No limping and sign of pain anymore as far as I can see. I'm a bit surprised so shortly after his operation. I'm really hoping he stays in this condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jyuunomori 226 Posted March 16, 2016 I really hope Giku or Ama will go and smack Hakuho around this basho. Heck even Kakuryuu should smack him around. I wish he finishes 11-4. Even better would be1 digit kachi-koshi. Hakuho needs to be smacked down a bit so he will stop his tantrums. Who knows? Maybe Ozekis will pounce on him this basho. Oosunaarashi is doing marvelously this basho. I cannot see him going less than 13-2 or higher this basho. He looks healthy and dominant. It looks like his bandage on his leg is a decoration or a pre-cautionary measure. He hops around like a bunny and has strong tachi-ai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morty 1,480 Posted March 16, 2016 This time there's no way to find an excuse for Hakuho's dame-oshi. It wasn't like he wasn't sure if Okinoumi was out or anything. Nor was it a part of Hakuho's momentum. Boo, Hakuho, boo. Compare Hakuho's treatment of Okinoumi with Harumafuji's treatment of Takayasu today. Similar situations. Harumafuji could have easily shoved Takayasu into the crowd after he was out. He decided not to. Or half the other people who looked after their opponent by not shoving them off the dohyo sideways... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikawa 1,794 Posted March 16, 2016 This time there's no way to find an excuse for Hakuho's dame-oshi. It wasn't like he wasn't sure if Okinoumi was out or anything. Nor was it a part of Hakuho's momentum. Boo, Hakuho, boo. Can't understand why he would do that. Does Hakuho have a grudge against Okinoumi or something? It's not like this is going to do him any good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikawa 1,794 Posted March 16, 2016 Osunaarashi is looking good in Juryo, probably odds on to get the Yusho, but Endo? Ura and Sato both looking good, should get promoted soon enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosomo 32 Posted March 16, 2016 Meanwhile, down in Sandanme Homarenishiki also lost his 2nd bout of the tournament today, tough break for the young Canadian. And thanks to Kinta, you can watch that bout here. tough breaks. I'm really pulling for him. seems like his opponents are consistently getting underneath him, and then easily push him out. is this just a symptom of how tall Brodi is? would this be less of an issue in a higher division? or is it a matter of learning to get lower? or just learning how to counter that? maybe via kimedashi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) Nobody gets lower than Ura... it seems to be his style to duck immediately at taichiai to get leverage. So far, it has brought him victories, but whether that would continue to work remains to be seen. I'm really rooting for Osunaarashi to get the yusho and propell himself back into the maegashira high ranks where he belongs. Edited March 16, 2016 by orandashoho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted March 16, 2016 Seems to me that in addition to being tall, Homarefuji's tachiai was totally passive. He just stood up and tried to absorb his opponent's charge. This would maybe work if he weighed 50kg more, but obviously it doesn't work for a tall and slim guy like him. Aminishiki is awesome, if he was healthy too... The ozeki are cruising along really well this basho, Kisenosato showed his strength today and even Goeido has finally pulled himself together. And Hakuho just left me speechless. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT3* 331 Posted March 16, 2016 The way Kakuryu calmly dispatched Kotoyuki was classic. Seemed almost effortless. I could almost hear Kakuryu saying, "get outta here"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,173 Posted March 16, 2016 Hakuho had the fewest kensho on the bout among the three yokozuna (11 for him, 13 for Kakutyu, 18 for musubi-no-ichiban Harumafuji). I wonder if that ever happpened before? I think I found the reason for Hakuho being so angry, seeing fewer sponsor flags than ever before... ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atenzan 1,074 Posted March 16, 2016 You know what? I really like Kakuryuu. He is without a doubt the worst yokozuna we have had in some time, but he has earned that tsuna. 14-1Y 14-1D is and should be a sure promotion. I treat him like a good ozeki, as one would peak Kotooshu or Tochiazuma. The matter though isn't the rank, it's the rikishi. He seems an all-around good guy and I like his sumo. Kakuryuu is a pretty cool guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted March 16, 2016 You know what? I really like Kakuryuu. He is without a doubt the worst yokozuna we have had in some time, but he has earned that tsuna. 14-1Y 14-1D is and should be a sure promotion. I treat him like a good ozeki, as one would peak Kotooshu or Tochiazuma. The matter though isn't the rank, it's the rikishi. He seems an all-around good guy and I like his sumo. Kakuryuu is a pretty cool guy. "worst yokozuna" is unfair. Remember Wakanohana? Also it just so happens in the past 20 years we've had 5 dai yokozuna. Most aren't that dominate though. Look back to Chiyonofuji's era, which resembles our time more than the past 20 years. One dai yokozuna, and a few others who have 4 or 5 yusho and can still dominate just about everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,135 Posted March 16, 2016 You know what? I really like Kakuryuu. He is without a doubt the worst yokozuna we have had in some time, but he has earned that tsuna. 14-1Y 14-1D is and should be a sure promotion. I treat him like a good ozeki, as one would peak Kotooshu or Tochiazuma. The matter though isn't the rank, it's the rikishi. He seems an all-around good guy and I like his sumo. Kakuryuu is a pretty cool guy. I enjoy watching Kakuryuu too. A smooth style on the belt and very skilled, just not up to the levels of recent yokozuna. And a total lack of sportsmanship from Hakuho...that type of thing from him doesn't really surprise me these days and from day 2 on he seems to be more edgy than usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted March 16, 2016 It is tough for a yokozuna to show he is on top when he is competing for the same single prize with two other yokozuna. Kakuryu and Harumafuji just had to tolerate standing in Hakuho's shadow. Now that Hakuho is possibly injured, there is a more even field and the competition has become more open and more exciting. I don't mind this situation one bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosomo 32 Posted March 16, 2016 And a total lack of sportsmanship from Hakuho...that type of thing from him doesn't really surprise me these days and from day 2 on he seems to be more edgy than usual. well Hakuho did say that a yokozuna should be leading the yusho race, not fighting to keep up. I'm sure this is not how he envisioned to this basho to start off, with all yokozuna trailing in the standings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
