Reonito 1,384 Posted January 23, 2022 11 hours ago, Seiyashi said: The Next Yokozuna Mitakeumi, anyone? Didn't I say that before this tournament? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serge_gva 52 Posted January 23, 2022 14 hours ago, Tigerboy1966 said: Great big-man belt sumo from Tochinoshin and Ichinojo. It's looking like we will have significantly more eligible contenders for lower sanyaku than slots available. That might have been the very last "classic" Tochinoshin-Ichinojo bout, I thought as I watched it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,646 Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Since I'm regarded here as the guy who is always wrong, here are my thoughts, to live up to my name: Abi-my favorite guy, I'm not convinced he's gotten any better. Sure, he had an awesome basho, but he was M6 till day 10 opponent- wise. We'll see the truth next basho. Mitakeumi-adequate Ozeki, don't see him as Yokozuna. Houshouryuu-Yokozuna. A bit more weight and he has the whole package. He was ranked quite low, but was looking good even in defeat. Terunofuji- out of March. Who knows how he really is. Takakeishou- Ozeki forever Wakatakakage, Ichinojou, Takanoshou, Daieishou, Ounoshou, Meisei, Abi, Kotonowaka, Kiribayama, Ura (if he stays healthy) , Hokutofuji - will alternate at the sanyaku/joi ranks forever. Kitanowaka, Atamifuji, Nishikawa, Oushouma, Kinbouzan, Kanno- the future, 2 Yokozuna in there, but I'll be dead by then. Shoudai- Yokozuna. He will be reborn. All he needs is back-to-back yushos in March-May. Edited January 23, 2022 by Kintamayama 7 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaioshoryu 62 Posted January 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Since I'm regarded here as the guy who is always wrong, here are my thoughts, to live up to my name: Abi-my favorite guy, I'm not convinced he's gotten any better. Sure, he had an awesome basho, but he was M6 till day 10 opponent- wise. We'll see the truth next basho. Mitakeumi-adequate Ozeki, don't see him as Yokozuna. Houshouryuu-Yokozuna. A bit more weight and he has the whole package. He was ranked quite low, but was looking good even in defeat. Terunofuji- out of March. Who knows how he really is. Takakeishou- Ozeki forever Wakatakakage, Ichinojou, Takanoshou, Daieishou, Ounoshou, Meisei, Abi, Kotonowaka, Kiribayama, Ura (if he stays healthy) , Hokutofuji - will alternate at the sanyaku/joi ranks forever. Kitanowaka, Atamifuji, Nishikawa, Oushouma, Kinbouzan, Kanno- the future, 2 Yokozuna in there, but I'll be dead by then. Shoudai- Yokozuna. He will be reborn. All he needs is back-to-back yushos in March-May. Hokuseiho?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,594 Posted January 23, 2022 I wonder if four years and two more yusho have ended any chance of this happening... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,646 Posted January 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, Kaioshoryu said: Hokuseiho?? Naah, I don't see him doing better than lower Maegashira if at all. He certainly isn't living up to the expectations yet, injuries and COVID notwithstanding. Size isn't everything. (That's what SHE said). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuhne 57 Posted January 23, 2022 What a nice tourney for Mita, 13-2 record and beat a Yokozuna in the process. A lot of it is mental and there are guys that may be more consistent than Mita but they don't have what it takes to actually go and win a tournament, they crash and burn near the end. Mita has show three times that he knows how to win these things, to me personally having 3 yusho is way more impressive than being an Ozeki. But I am happy he is also getting promoted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,777 Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Kintamayama said: Wakatakakage, Ichinojou, Takanoshou, Daieishou, Ounoshou, Meisei, Abi, Kotonowaka, Kiribayama, Ura (if he stays healthy) , Hokutofuji - will alternate at the sanyaku/joi ranks forever. Alas, you are probably right (protestations notwithstanding), though Ichinojo's lower back is past its prime. They will be like those late 60's pop conglomerations with lots of pleasant, entertaining songs featuring a different lead singer for each one. I claim dibs on the name "Sanyaku Association." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,261 Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Kintamayama said: Terunofuji- out of March. Who knows how he really is. He'll show up, lose some and then pull out even if he should really be sitting from the start. He will do keiko leading up to the basho that makes his recovery longer. I read some of his oyakata's musings in a book, the guy seems borderline insane. Whoever convinced him to let Terunofuji sit as long as he did initially deserves some kind of award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,722 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Yamanashi said: Alas, you are probably right (protestations notwithstanding), though Ichinojo's lower back is past its prime. They will be like those late 60's pop conglomerations with lots of pleasant, entertaining songs featuring a different lead singer for each one. I claim dibs on the name "Sanyaku Association." How about 'The Four Slots'? Or '[Insert shikona] & the Promotions'? Edited January 24, 2022 by RabidJohn 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabbamaru 166 Posted January 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Houshouryuu-Yokozuna. Oow... Great! Now the kid is jinxed for life! Thanks a Lot Mr. Kinta.... Kongrats to Mita aniway.... I Guess we need another ozeki no matter what... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger Tanaka 222 Posted January 24, 2022 Congratulations to Mitakeumi!! Such a fun basho to kick off the new year. I have to admit, I didn't post during the basho for superstition reasons, as Mita kept winning! Has been my favorite since I started following sumo and so overjoyed at this success. His demeanor seemed different this basho and I hope he carries this into the next phase of his career. Ganbatte!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shatterhand is dead 29 Posted January 24, 2022 18 hours ago, Seiyashi said: At the rate that he is going Takakeisho might well be the Kaio of our times. Good enough to win yusho multiple times, bad enough health to never make it back to back, and will go kadoban repeatedly as a result too. Rather Chiyotaikai than Kaio. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsolo 106 Posted January 24, 2022 January (Hatsu) 2022 Basho--DAY 15 Links and Statistics Blog--videos, photos, match articles, quotes, results and standings, kimarite statistics, time of match statistics, top rank performance, Maegashira v san'yaku, Rookie performances and more. Full summary, Mitakeumi's Basho stats, comparative stats, Number of Kimarite as a % of all Kimarite for Rikishi with more than 10 wins, comparative time and overall Kimarite Statistics November/January, comparative Time statistics for the last 3 Basho, and a complete set of index links to all videos and photos in the Blog.. Note at the top of Day 15 Post that Chris Sumo has organized a Playlist for his complete coverage of the Basho. Videos are listed in chronological order and include his daily reports and his Lower Division Basho Reports. Day 15 report also includes video links to Juryo and Sandanme Playoffs. Enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,646 Posted January 24, 2022 12 hours ago, Yamanashi said: They will be like those late 60's pop conglomerations with lots of pleasant, entertaining songs featuring a different lead singer for each one. I claim dibs on the name "Sanyaku Association." Joi Division. 3 2 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,483 Posted January 24, 2022 My boundless pessimism about Mitakeumi's fighting spirit has finally yielded it's intended results, catapulting this rikishi to an undeserved ozeki position. I had always pegged Mitakeumi as the next Goeidou, but I think that Shodai stole the position and refuses to give it up. Well, refuses to give it up, but only every other basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,777 Posted January 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Benevolance said: My boundless pessimism about Mitakeumi's fighting spirit has finally yielded it's intended results, catapulting this rikishi to an undeserved ozeki position. After such an unconditional show of support, what can he do except say "Arigatō" and gambarize! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,874 Posted January 25, 2022 Trivia quiz: What did Takarafuji do more than any other rikishi this basho? (...trailed by Tobizaru) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,823 Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Trivia quiz: What did Takarafuji do more than any other rikishi this basho? (...trailed by Tobizaru) Lose by oshidashi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,874 Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, rhyen said: Lose by oshidashi? Nope, nothing like that. It's a bit tricky, I admit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,874 Posted January 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Trivia quiz: What did Takarafuji do more than any other rikishi this basho? (...trailed by Tobizaru) Here are the numbers: Spoiler Takarafuji 5 Tobizaru 3 Kotonowaka 2 Endo 1 Hoshoryu 1 Sadanoumi 1 Shimanoumi 1 Tamawashi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faustonowaka 114 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Fight rikishi that are closely rankend to each other on consecutive days Edited January 25, 2022 by Faustonowaka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,414 Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Trivia quiz: What did Takarafuji do more than any other rikishi this basho? (...trailed by Tobizaru) Anything to do with left-handedness? I see Endo's on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,823 Posted January 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Here are the numbers: Hide contents Takarafuji 5 Tobizaru 3 Kotonowaka 2 Endo 1 Hoshoryu 1 Sadanoumi 1 Shimanoumi 1 Tamawashi 1 Falling off the dohyo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,874 Posted January 25, 2022 Solution: Spoiler The number of times they were standing next to the dohyo during the break. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
