September (Aki) Basho- offical thread (yay..)

[Ginkitsune 38]

8 hours ago, robnplunder said:

It used to bother me as cocky showboating until I heard the story behind it. Apparently, the town or prefecture he hails from was badly devastated by the tsunami. Huge loss of life and property. Lots of trauma and ptsd for survivors. He does the salt routine to inspire those in his hometown and give them something thrilling to cheer them. I think any rikishi who know motive this could get behind it. There’s also a history of guys who threw big salt, like Mitoizumi 

Terutsuyoshi was born in Hyougo prefecture (where Kobe is located) on the same day as the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. This prefecture was not affected by the 2011 tsunami although he might do his salt throwing routine to honor that tragedy. I have no idea why he does his routine.

[Asojima 2,870]

13 minutes ago, Ginkitsune said:

Terutsuyoshi was born in Hyougo prefecture (where Kobe is located) on the same day as the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. This prefecture was not affected by the 2011 tsunami although he might do his salt throwing routine to honor that tragedy. I have no idea why he does his routine.

There is always one sekitori (usually a low ranked makuuchi) who is the designated salt chucker.  If the chucker gets overly promoted or demoted, another rikishi will assume the duties.  I don't know the origin/history of this custom.

[WAKATAKE 2,623]

58 minutes ago, Asojima said:

There is always one sekitori (usually a low ranked makuuchi) who is the designated salt chucker.  If the chucker gets overly promoted or demoted, another rikishi will assume the duties.  I don't know the origin/history of this custom.

I'll see your salt and raise you more salt, courtesy of the great Murray Johnson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvc0oAg4TXg

[Kaninoyama 1,660]

1 hour ago, Asojima said:

There is always one sekitori (usually a low ranked makuuchi) who is the designated salt chucker.  If the chucker gets overly promoted or demoted, another rikishi will assume the duties.  I don't know the origin/history of this custom.

Asanowaka held down the salt fort for a while, then Asahisho. Mitoizumi of course. Who else?

[WAKATAKE 2,623]

5 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said:

Asanowaka held down the salt fort for a while, then Asahisho. Mitoizumi of course. Who else?

Kitazakura was a noted salt shaker during his career.

[hakutorizakura 582]

2 hours ago, Katsunorifuji said:

I’ll second this one about Takanosho. When the match started my initial reaction was why did he go head to head with Terunofuji, he has no chance! Shoulda henka’d!

Then a few seconds later he was pushing Terunofuji out of the dohyo like it was no big deal.

Another good day of sumo by my books. 

That was also my thought. Then look at his ottsuke, excellent! Teru did get a kime hold eventually but it's too late for him.

[pricklypomegranate 730]

15 hours ago, Tigerboy1966 said:

It may be an indictment of the level of sumo in makunouchi that the match I am most looking forward to on Day 11 is Hokuseiho vs Shishi in jonidan.

I think I have the answer to this question. Hokuseiho did win against Shishi! He is now 6-0, sharing 1st place on the arasoi with Ofukasawa (and possibly Nabatame, who didn't fight today I think). The next obvious matches would be Hokuseiho vs. Ofukasawa and possible playoffs. 

Edited September 23, 2020 by pricklypomegranate

[Ichimawashi 573]

Ichinojo is an egg timer.  180 seconds after the first salt toss he quietly shuts down.

[since_94 650]

2 hours ago, Ginkitsune said:

Terutsuyoshi was born in Hyougo prefecture (where Kobe is located) on the same day as the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. This prefecture was not affected by the 2011 tsunami although he might do his salt throwing routine to honor that tragedy. I have no idea why he does his routine.

I must be getting my disasters mixed up. I believe I was relying on my shoddy memory of my reading of this article: http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ202001170046.html

I stand corrected and am now back to being annoyed by Terutsuyoshi's cocky showboating.

[yohcun 393]

I think the answer is he just wanted to do something big, since he's a smaller rikishi. At least that's what he said when NHK interviewed him.

[WAKATAKE 2,623]

Ura loses to Tochiseiryu and his return to Juryo could be in jeopardy, now that Jokoryu has recovered to 3-3 at Ms1W, Chiyonoumi is 4-2 at Ms2E, and Naya above him at 4-2 at Ms4W.

[robnplunder 974]

2 minutes ago, WAKATAKE said:

Ura loses to Tochiseiryu and his return to Juryo could be in jeopardy, 

I agree.  There could be about 5 juryo spots opening up.   Ura must win his last match and wait to see how others ahead of him do.

[Akinomaki 39,562]

Inosuke has sufficiently recovered to also do the kaobure - a shaky day 12 torikumi presentation today

Edited September 23, 2020 by Akinomaki

[Tigerboy1966 1,374]

2 hours ago, pricklypomegranate said:

I think I have the answer to this question. Hokuseiho did win against Shishi! He is now 6-0, sharing 1st place on the arasoi with Ofukasawa (and possibly Nabatame, who didn't fight today I think). The next obvious matches would be Hokuseiho vs. Ofukasawa and possible playoffs. 

Nabatame fought and won in sandanme, so we have 3 men on 6-0. More than likely we will see a playoff.

[Kaninoyama 1,660]

Tobizaru continues to impress, as does Wakatakakage. Both remain in the yusho hunt.

[dada78641 884]

Very unusual henka/hatakikomi from Hokutofuji. I guess he was 3-7 and had enough of his usual Vigorous Sumo for a little while.

[robnplunder 974]

3 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said:

Tobizaru continues to impress, as does Wakatakakage. Both remain in the yusho hunt.

A couple of shockers so far in the basho.

I had a feeling that Tobizaru would beat Onosho.  He didn't disappoint.   Tomorrow, it is Tobizaru vs Wakatakakage (that took a minute to spell).   I am going to still ride the monkey train.  

[pricklypomegranate 730]

9 minutes ago, robnplunder said:

Tomorrow, it is Tobizaru vs Wakatakakage (that took a minute to spell).   I am going to still ride the monkey train.  

Only one lower-ranking chaser shall remain... I also think Tobizaru will win tomorrow's match, but still stick with my yusho prediction that it will ultimately go to Shodai. 

Fantastic pirouette by Enho. When Shimanoumi hit the oyakata I thought for sure his femur would snap like that gyoji. He was hobbling back to his cushion as well. 

Edited September 23, 2020 by pricklypomegranate

[dada78641 884]

Good thing the ringside judges overturned that decision in Tochi vs Endo. I was afraid this was gonna be yet another poor decision against him, of which he's had a few in the past.

[robnplunder 974]

2 minutes ago, dada78641 said:

Good thing the ringside judges overturned that decision in Tochi vs Endo. I was afraid this was gonna be yet another poor decision against him, of which he's had a few in the past.

It was too obvious to overlook.  The credit goes to the one who called the monoii.  The video replay was crystal clear on who won.

Edited September 23, 2020 by robnplunder

[robnplunder 974]

10 minutes ago, pricklypomegranate said:

Only one lower-ranking chaser shall remain... I also think Tobizaru will win tomorrow's match, but still stick with my yusho prediction that it will ultimately go to Shodai. 

I picked Shodai to win the whole thing.   If not, he needs to win at least 12 to get the Ozeki promotion.  Perhaps, 11 wins will still do.  But he'd better not leave it to chance.  Yusho or 12 wins!

[Jakusotsu 5,752]

6 minutes ago, dada78641 said:

Good thing the ringside judges overturned that decision in Tochi vs Endo. I was afraid this was gonna be yet another poor decision against him, of which he's had a few in the past.

They could have still called a hairpull.

[Seiyashi 4,068]

Hopefully Takakeisho is alright. He seemed to have injured his right side.

A super commanding performance for Asanoyama.

Simultaneously, both ozeki dumped out the komusubi, meaning Terunofuji and Takanosho are in the sanyaku at least next basho. 

Edited September 23, 2020 by Seiyashi

[Kaninoyama 1,660]

5 minutes ago, Seiyashi said:

Hopefully Takakeisho is alright. He seemed to have injured his right side.

NHK announcers were speculating that it was his neck, though he seemed normal after he brushed himself off and sat down. 

[Seiyashi 4,068]

 

2 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said:

NHK announcers were speculating that it was his neck, though he seemed normal after he brushed himself off and sat down. 

It looks more like he overexerted his right arm, since he couldn't put any weight on it for a bit.