Eikokurai 3,437 Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) What? That's BS. I hope Tochi is a stronger man than me because that decision would break me. Edited May 24, 2019 by Eikokurai 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,275 Posted May 24, 2019 Eh, that's a bad feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,670 Posted May 24, 2019 No hint at all in the 5 minutes of repeats that the heel was out 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted May 24, 2019 Yep, that was a bad call. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,801 Posted May 24, 2019 The man's career is on the line here. Terrible call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted May 24, 2019 I'm actually a little bit angry about that. I never get angry about sumo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sekihiryu 51 Posted May 24, 2019 Bad call? The is the worst F-ing call, I think I ever seen. Such utter bullshit. Hope all the judges get demoted and lambasted and fined. Unbelievable!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted May 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: I can't imagine how badly Onomatsu shimpan will butcher the explanation... Never mind the explanation. They robbed Tochi of his win, Ozeki rank, and possibly a chance at yusho. This is not good for ozumo. This is bad, bad, bad. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fukuyamada 42 Posted May 24, 2019 Are they seeing something we can't see? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted May 24, 2019 This is a sad day for ozumo. It should be hari-kiri time for shinpans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munjeezy 60 Posted May 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Fukuyamada said: Are they seeing something we can't see? Yup the clear imprint in the sand where asanoyama’s elbow hit 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted May 24, 2019 Why check the ja-no-me when Asanoyama's downed hand plowed through the sand? Even if Tochinoshin's heel had touched, the evidence would have been erased. That was a video-only decision, and they botched it badly. A bad look for the first basho of the Reiwa Era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted May 24, 2019 I don't understand what they were talking about for so long. If they were getting feedback about another camera angle, why couldn't we see it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 368 Posted May 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Fukuyamada said: Are they seeing something we can't see? Yes. Putting on a tinfoil hat: They are still angry at Tochinoshin and still try to hamper his progress. So, of course they grab every chance they get. (disclaimer: this is not a serious post, but an entertaining) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arby 0 Posted May 24, 2019 They can say it. But it feels more like the days when Sonny Liston won all of his boxing matches. I am in shock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted May 24, 2019 In rugby, a decision can only be overturned by compelling video evidence. Without it, the ref's decision stands. They really need that in sumo. There's no way after five minutes of talking any of those judge's had a clear, unbiased memory of what they'd seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 708 Posted May 24, 2019 Yea i’m afraid tochi’s condition is the same as Manchester United with Solksjaer this season 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mt fuji 976 Posted May 24, 2019 Hot take: they wanted to avoid a three way tie on day 15, so they gave the match to Asanoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,001 Posted May 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Eikokurai said: In rugby, a decision can only be overturned by compelling video evidence. Without it, the ref's decision stands. They really need that in sumo. There's no way after five minutes of talking any of those judge's had a clear, unbiased memory of what they'd seen. You're joking, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted May 24, 2019 Just now, Jakusotsu said: You're joking, right? Where's the joke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Clearly, the video showed Tochi won. Even on naked eyes, he won. I.e., monoii wasn't needed. This basho had so many bad calls that it is sad, sad, sad. I thought Okinoumi getting a free one was bad but this is really horrific. Edited May 24, 2019 by robnplunder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taigiin khuu 42 Posted May 24, 2019 There seemed to be disagreement in the mono-ii. The Shimpan in the back right was quite animated and it seemed to me that he would not let up on what-ever decision he had made. It was on his side of the dohyo, I think he made that call and refused to budge. ...Or I'm completely wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,001 Posted May 24, 2019 Just now, Eikokurai said: Where's the joke? Don't tell me you aren't aware of the video booth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted May 24, 2019 Just now, Jakusotsu said: Don't tell me you aren't aware of the video booth. Of course I am. I didn't see them show any compelling evidence on the TV of Tochi losing that bout. Do they have secret camera angles upstairs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted May 24, 2019 Where's the 19th Shikimori Inosuke when you need him? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
