Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 25, 2021 48 minutes ago, dingo said: That would make him more part of the old guard wouldn't it? Since the new guard would be those same whippersnappers. No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,301 Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: No. Guess we'll agree to disagree on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,904 Posted March 26, 2021 20 hours ago, dingo said: That would make him more part of the old guard wouldn't it? Since the new guard would be those same whippersnappers. Or maybe he's the middle-aged guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onibushou 61 Posted March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Yamanashi said: Or maybe he's the middle-aged guard. Now I'm just imagining him trying to wrestle in a suit of armor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,904 Posted March 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Onibushou said: Now I'm just imagining him trying to wrestle in a suit of armor. Middle-aged, not Middle Ages! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,937 Posted March 27, 2021 Midgard? But he definitely wouldn't be worthy of the hammer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,534 Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Senshuraku: Hakuyouzan, winning the Juryo yusho: "I was nervous but decided to go all out without thinking about anything I think it was good sumo. I had a lot of forward-moving bouts this basho. I still have a lot of things to overcome , but I'm glad I did manage to have forward-moving bouts.. I just want to stick to my style and my aim is to do oshi-zumo that will not let me lose to anyone!" Ex-Juryo Kaounishiki has retired. Takakento makekoshi in his Juryo debut: "I have to stabilize my thrusts. I can't go out there half-heartedly.." Hidenoumi, getting his first double digit wins in Makuuchi: "I really can't believe this. My brother and I both got double digit wins and the fact that we will be climbing the banzuke together makes me the happiest." Tobizaru, double digit wins like his brother: "We did not speak to each other during the basho very much, but it turned out well. I want to do keiko so that I can add more power and do more forward-moving sumo!" Hokutofuji, ending the basho with nine wins: "The 15 days flew by. I was able to beat two Ozekis . I especially got a confidence boost when I was able to beat my nemesis Shoudai. " Daieishou, getting his kachikoshi on the final day after dominating last basho: " I was a bit nervous, but I was able to do my own sumo fully. I had a lot of bouts with some bad content so I'll need to address that.." Akiseyama, makekoshi on final day: "These 15 days made me very tired, as usual.. I'm glad I won seven bouts, so I would like to fix that and gambarize with a lot of training!" Mitakeumi, three wins in the end and kachikoshi, six straight bashos at sanyaku: "It's finally over.. I'd like to hear from everyone the reason I couldn't get double digit wins. I'll be contemplating about this. I don't see any problem.." Takanoshou, third straight kachikoshi at Sekiwake: "I've got to get double digit wins otherwise it's not good. If I keep getting less than ten wins I'll never climb higher. I will gambarize so I will be more and more active next basho." Terunofuji: "I was able to return to my former position (Ozeki) thanks to everyone's support. My way to return the favor is to show everyone that I'm going all out every time I mount the dohyo. I am relieved to have been able to do that.." Shoudai, kadoban for the second time next basho: "I'm kadoban again.. My tachiai is out of whack and i have no idea why that is. It's frustrating, but I want to gambarize while using this as a springboard for next basho." Meisei, tenth win by downing Tsurugishou and winning the fighting spirit prize: "I just thought that I wanted to go all out. This basho, i was checking out my opponents' sumo properly and faced them with a lot of thought, which was good." Aoiyama, beating Takayasu and getting his 11th win and the fighting spirit prize as well: "I'm happy. I think I was able to do my brand of sumo this basho. I want to build my confidence and train really hard for the next basho." Takakeishou:"If I can't win, it's no use. My losses this basho came because i was weak. I want all four of us Ozeki to go all out next basho and show our power. With that in mind, I will be training hard." Wakatakakage, winning the technique prize: "I'm glad I was noticed. I want to polish up my technique more and more. I think everyone was happy with my performance and I'm happy to have shown them my good side.." Edited March 30, 2021 by Kintamayama 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,108 Posted March 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Shoudai, kadoban for the second time next basho: "My tachiai is out of whack and i have no idea why that is. It's frustrating, but I want to gambarize while using this as a springboard for next basho." He can't be serious that he has no idea why his tachiai is out of whack.... Also, if there's a Shodai interview when he's lost, did the journos think it was too cruel to go after Takayasu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,534 Posted March 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: He can't be serious that he has no idea why his tachiai is out of whack.... Also, if there's a Shodai interview when he's lost, did the journos think it was too cruel to go after Takayasu? Takayasu did not answer the press questions. Terunofuji doesn't answer when he loses. Shoudai is happy to answer anyone any time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,108 Posted March 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Takayasu did not answer the press questions. Terunofuji doesn't answer when he loses. Shoudai is happy to answer anyone any time. Can't blame him. Araiso needs to get him a pick-me-up quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,534 Posted March 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: He can't be serious that he has no idea why his tachiai is out of whack.... 立ち合いがかみ合わず、原因は最後まで分からずじまいだった Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,108 Posted March 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: 19 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: He can't be serious that he has no idea why his tachiai is out of whack.... 立ち合いがかみ合わず、原因は最後まで分からずじまいだった Has anyone told him to go listen to Kitanofuji for a bit? He might understand a few things from there... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwayama 25 Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Kintamayama said: Hakuyouzan, winning the Juryo yusho: "I was nervous but decided to go all out without thinking about anything I think it was good sumo. I had a lot of forward-moving bouts this basho. I still have a lot of things to overcome , but I'm glad I did manage to have forward-moving bouts.. I just want to stick to my style and my aim is to do oshi-zumo that will not let me lose to anyone! If he was nervous he certainly wasn't showing it. He looked as calm and confidant as a rikishi can be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,534 Posted March 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Iwayama said: If he was nervous he certainly wasn't showing it. He looked as calm and confidant as a rikishi can be. They usually do, except Shoudai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,474 Posted March 29, 2021 13 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Ex-Juryo Kaounishiki has retired. A man with a winning record against Hakuho. http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Rikishi_opp.aspx?r=1190#1123 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yohcun 401 Posted March 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Ex-Juryo Kaounishiki has retired. Now it really does feel like Azumazeki is gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
