Kenneth Minami 60 Posted May 8, 2017 Goeido or Kakuryu...Kakuryu, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted May 8, 2017 I was really impressed with Ama's uwatenage throws during the Cup Noodle jungyo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,549 Posted May 8, 2017 I think the king will return this basho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kassidilla 8 Posted May 8, 2017 Hak is due for another one. Has to be getting frustrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PawnSums 59 Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Takayasu or Hakuho or Kisenosato or Hiramaku But i'm thinking Takayasu Sorry to put this here but: Juryo - Gagamaru Makushita - Shunba Sandanme - I just have the urge to say Orora Jonidan - Hanakaze Jonokuchi - Hattorizakura* * of course not. Now I am the king of odd predictions! (Goeido tsuna run in spetember) Edited May 10, 2017 by PawnSums Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,557 Posted May 8, 2017 Wow, that's Takayasu jinxed then! I've gone for Hakuho. He's well overdue a yusho, but that may just be wishful thinking on my part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 707 Posted May 8, 2017 Hakuho is my default when I don't know. I think Kisenosato is out of the running this time. The other yokozuna are struggling to stay healthy. Takayasu and Terunofuji are my best bets for a surprise yusho, we'll see which Goeido shows up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumboJumbo 32 Posted May 9, 2017 Surely Hakuho has to be the favorite coming into this basho with Kisenosato crippled and Terunofuji hobbled a bit... My second choice is Goeido. I'm thinking he will get at least 10 wins, but maybe something more is there this time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chijanofuji 108 Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Yes, Hakuho must be the big favorite now considering Kisenosato and Terunofuji's injuries as well as the lingering health problems for Kakuryu and Harumafuji. It's now or never for Hak I would say! I don't think Goeido can pull off another yusho run as kadoban Ozeki. He would surprise me if he could... And Yoshikaze has never had more than 8 wins at Meagashira 4 or higher, so that's a no-go as well, I would assume... Behind Hakuho there's Takayasu (yep, as well as Ozeki-promotion a yusho may even be in the cards) and of course red hot Mitakeumi..... I really see no other serious contenders lurking in mid to lower Maegashira positions... I sure hope Kakuryu and Harumafuji show up in reasonable shape and become yusho contenders as well! Edited May 12, 2017 by Chijanofuji 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Tanaka 218 Posted May 13, 2017 Hak seems to be the healthiest he's been since mid-2016, all reports and pictures showed that he looked fresh during the Haru jungyo. With Kise and Terunofuji hurt and Kak/Harumafuji still beat up, the conditions are right for Hak to get his first Yusho since last May Basho. Not sure how Goeido is looking and if the ankle is still effecting him. Takayasu is definitely a threat. My favorite Mitakeumi has definitely progressed in his mawashi techniques, not sure if he's quite ready to make the jump to the next level yet, but he certainly seems close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites