Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 Congratulations to Shodai for achieving kadoban status again. I love this guy's consistency. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 Kiribayama sends our last Ozeki yusho hope crashing onto his arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,409 Posted September 19, 2022 So at the end of day 9 the best record in sanyaku is 6-3. Can any of our Database Yokozuna find out how rare this is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 On 18/09/2022 at 10:40, Akinomaki said: On 17/09/2022 at 11:37, Akinomaki said: On 15/09/2022 at 16:50, Akinomaki said: At least we still have 2 sanyaku one win behind the leaders, but that may be over soon Now we have 2 two wins behind, but I guess that won't be over anytime this basho. Nobody thinks Hokutofuji will go on like that, IIRC the discussion here. That was dangerously close, Takakeisho is the last sanyaku hope Gone - I didn't expect the sanyaku to be that bad again - or rather underestimated Hokutofuji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Shodai is only the third Ozeki to have 1 win by day 9 and the previous two don't count as they were in 1909 and 1915 when the basho was only 10 days. Also, they included kyujo. Shodai is therefore the first ever Ozeki to makekoshi on day 9. http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Query_bout.aspx?show_form=0&day=9&rank1=O&wins1=1 Edited September 19, 2022 by Eikokurai 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Eikokurai said: Shodai is only the third Ozeki to have 1 win by day 9 and the previous two don't count as they were in 1909 and 1915 when the basho was only 10 days. Also, they inclued kyujo. Shodai is therefore the first ever Ozeki to makekoshi on day 9. http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Query_bout.aspx?show_form=0&day=9&rank1=O&wins1=1 Shodai is out Shodaing himself 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,409 Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: So at the end of day 9 the best record in sanyaku is 6-3. Can any of our Database Yokozuna find out how rare this is? Oh wait, this happened 2 basho ago! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 All the Ozeki lose again ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Oh-no-zeki - and Terunofuji has been given up also by the fans in the hall - the Morinaga-sho that they chose used to be fix on Terunofuji on the past, this basho it also was on ozeki some days, but today it was on Hokutofuji, though Terunofuji-Takayasu usually should have the full fan attention Edited September 19, 2022 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 Well, that was fun, but also pretty dire sumo. Looked like a veteran's bout at jungyo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 I didn't expect anything else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) All the Ozeki and the Yokozuna losing is no longer a noteworthy event. Edited September 19, 2022 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Eikokurai said: All the Ozeki and the Yokozuna is no longer a noteworthy event. Nor are the other sanyaku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Akinomaki said: Nor are the other sanyaku Komusubi and Sekiwake are expected to lose. That's sort of what they're their for: to be fodder for the Ozeki and Yokozuna corp. Such is the current quality though ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taliesin 68 Posted September 19, 2022 So, what will Terunofuji do now. Pulling out is very justified, but he has shown multiple times in the past that if there's any choice he usually elects to persevere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Eikokurai said: Komusubi and Sekiwake are expected to lose. That's sort of what they're their for: to be fodder for the Ozeki and Yokozuna corp. Such is the current quality though ... To lose to those above and be the point of attention if those fail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Taliesin said: So, what will Terunofuji do now. Pulling out is very justified, but he has shown multiple times in the past that if there's any choice he usually elects to persevere. He has to withdraw. He's nowhere near the yusho race and passes the eye test for injury. Nobody will complain if he gives his body a rest. Edited September 19, 2022 by Eikokurai 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 The only thing consistent this basho is a shukun interview every day - which means, there was no day where all y/o won 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,869 Posted September 19, 2022 Updated query of futility. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taliesin 68 Posted September 19, 2022 I know he "has to", but I won't be surprised if he doesn't (at least for now). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 2,001 Posted September 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Updated query of futility. From this I conclude that the current basho sets new records: Top 5 after Day 9 exclusively Maegashira All sanyaku trailing by at least 3 after Day 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Taliesin said: I know he "has to", but I won't be surprised if he doesn't (at least for now). He has no kinboshi to give out anymore (except if they pair him with Hokutofuji) and he stayed till the end before, so I guess he'll go on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted September 19, 2022 Why would Terunofuji pull out? He isn't look worse than the rest of sanyaku and there's a ton of envelopes up for grab in each of his matches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,869 Posted September 19, 2022 Terunofuji notwithstanding, will Shodai give Takarafuji a sorely needed win or will he pull out first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Rocks said: Why would Terunofuji pull out? He isn't look worse than the rest of sanyaku and there's a ton of envelopes up for grab in each of his matches. There's lots of envelopes to win in future basho too. If he's injured, he'll prolong his career better by resting. Besides, he needs to win get those envelopes and he's not looking very spritely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites