dcisneros 4 Posted January 26, 2019 Is Hakuho out? OMG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALAKTORN 346 Posted January 26, 2019 Hakuhō out?!? I wasn’t expecting that… I assume his big toe is still annoying him? I’m sad. Mitakeumi is a complete idiot if he’s not pulling out. It has been mentioned a little but not much, Takakeishō is suddenly a beast after transferring heya. Anyone know why? Maybe different training, diet or something? Has the new heya improved him, or is it just coincidence? Tamawashi looked like an ōzeki a while back and he seems back to form this basho. Regardless of who takes the yūshō between him and Takakeishō, I’m not complaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Nice amiuchi by Kotoeko, refusing to give up against a feisty Kagayaki. Edited January 26, 2019 by Otokonoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted January 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, dcisneros said: Is Hakuho out? OMG Yes, announced kyujo. You could feel this place deflate from within. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 978 Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, since_94 said: Yes, announced kyujo. You could feel this place deflate from within. Nope. Didn't feel that. Surprised, yes. Tertutsuyoshi's grin after losing to henka'ng Enho was classic. Yago continues his poor sumo after going 7-1. Lucky he faced equally fading Onosho yesterday. Today, he was bulldozed by Kaisei, way too easily. Edited January 26, 2019 by robnplunder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 Who is the colour commentator on NHK today with that grating New York accent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialweek 2 138 Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Otokonoyama said: Who is the colour commentator on NHK today with that grating New York accent? David Shapiro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 Ikio has sure turned things around this basho. Nice kotenage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 So, I've got this huge dilemma. Away from the TV today so it's Abema and endless ads, or mbovo and the atrocious DS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 978 Posted January 26, 2019 57 minutes ago, Eikokurai said: What is Mitakeumi doing turning up today? He has nothing to fight for. His KK is secured and either there's no room for promotion or there is and it's his anyway. Hak was wiser to go kyujo. Mita should learn from Hak on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,524 Posted January 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: So, I've got this huge dilemma. Away from the TV today so it's Abema and endless ads, or mbovo and the atrocious DS. He is definitely my least favourite of all NHK English language commentators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, Sakura said: He is definitely my least favourite of all NHK English language commentators. Yes, Takasu Clinic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 Time for that walking CTE case that is Yoshikaze to hang up the mawashi and do the elder thing. Does he have a kabu, or does he have to compete for the fast disappearing few titles around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,524 Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, Otokonoyama said: Time for that walking CTE case that is Yoshikaze to hang up the mawashi and do the elder thing. Does he have a kabu, or does he have to compete for the fast disappearing few titles around? He has a kabu. According to the database (which really needs updating with regards to kabu) he has Nakamura, currently being borrowed by ex-Sadanofuji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, Sakura said: He has a kabu. According to the database (which really needs updating with regards to kabu) he has Nakamura, currently being borrowed by ex-Sadanofuji He should avail himself of the opportunity to retire ASAP. He looks more and more punch drunk each basho. お疲れ様でした。 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,301 Posted January 26, 2019 Well, if the Day 15 schedule they've put online is accurate, the shimpan group has made the executive decision to have Takakeisho-Goeido as the musubi no ichiban instead of Takayasu-Kaisei... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,524 Posted January 26, 2019 I'm getting too old to stay up this late (though I'm still younger than Takekaze). I'm just waiting around for the torikumi to come to the database so that I can make the Day 15 entry form for my game. But, I'm going to have to mute the mbovo stream. I can't take it any more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adil 232 Posted January 26, 2019 What a funny moment in the commentary booth. Terao thought they were not on TV and he took his time answering a question, leading to funny glances from the blow by blow guy and Maruyama Karina (guest commentator). He finally realized they were on TV and he goes: "Are we on TV already?" = Laughter in the studio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 978 Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: He should avail himself of the opportunity to retire ASAP. He looks more and more punch drunk each basho. お疲れ様でした。 Agreed but it will probably take a major injury to force intai. Quitting a career is hard no matter what profession. I think if Abi builds up some strength, he may be a joi/sanyuku regular. Wow, that was a close win by Hokutofuji. With help from others, he may get a Komusubi spot. Edited January 26, 2019 by robnplunder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 978 Posted January 26, 2019 I am sick and tired of Abema TV keep showing Takeisho's sitting routine. Enough already! Ichinosho folded like an accordion against Onosho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, robnplunder said: I am sick and tired of Abema TV keep showing Takeisho's sitting routine. Enough already! Ichinosho folded like an accordion against Onosho. With his short little arms, he'll always have to flop and won't ever be able to develop another bashobuton routine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Takakeisho's 11th win was literally very straightforward. Now, just for the final-day drama, let's have Tamawashi drop a bout. Edit: Well, Takakeisho now needs Endo to do him a favour if the yusho race is going to go to a playoff. Edited January 26, 2019 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
