Nagoya Ozeki Promotion Tracking (Daiesho, Hosoryu, Wakmotoharu)

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

1 minute ago, Yamanashi said:

 ... and lose to Nishikigi for the Yusho. 

This would be the darkest timeline. 

[Jakusotsu 5,813]

I like the idea of a Nishikigi yusho, but we all know that won't happen, right?

Right??

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

52 minutes ago, Sumo_da said:

Gonoyama is by far my favourite this tournament. He just seems like a great package: good strength, technique and movement. He doesn't "look" like a champion but he has that fire many other youngsters lack. It's also great to see one of Goeido's disciples do so well. 

I wonder what his ceiling would be? Poor man's Takakeisho?

[Jakusotsu 5,813]

9 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said:

I wonder what his ceiling would be? Poor man's Takakeisho?

Nope. That's been Bushozan for ages.

Gonoyama is rather the precursor of Mukainakano.

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

2 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said:

Gonoyama is rather the precursor of Mukainakano.

I am not terribly impressed by Mukainakano so far, to be honest.

[Jakusotsu 5,813]

Granted. Mukainakano might as well turn out to be poor man's Gonoyama.

[robnplunder 974]

6 hours ago, Sumo_da said:

Gonoyama is by far my favourite this tournament. He just seems like a great package: good strength, technique and movement. He doesn't "look" like a champion but he has that fire many other youngsters lack. It's also great to see one of Goeido's disciples do so well. 

Along with Takayasu & Asanoyama, Gonoyama can spoil the Ozeki promotion party.  

 

[Reonito 1,335]

1 hour ago, robnplunder said:

Along with Takayasu & Asanoyama, Gonoyama can spoil the Ozeki promotion party.  

 

Let's see him beat someone ranked higher than M12 before we get too excited. Although he did deal Ichinojo his only loss during Ichi's swan-song 14-1 juryo yusho.

[Sumo Spiffy 535]

8 hours ago, Bunbukuchagama said:

I wonder what his ceiling would be? Poor man's Takakeisho?

Rich man's Takakeisho.

[robnplunder 974]

Is this Nishikigi's basho?  Maybe.  OTOH, Wakamotoharu's bid for the promotion took a fatal turn with his 2nd loss against Nishi.  To be safe, he can't take another loss from here on. 

Hoshoryu almost lost but survived an henka to beat Abi (damned!).  

Daieisho dispatched his opponent with relative ease.  

Day 6:

A more desperate WakaM will bounce back against Meisei whom he has a perfect 3-0 record against.

Midorifuji has been beating Hoshoryu of late.  But I see Hoshoryu beating him this time as Midorifuji appears to be off of his peak form.

A toss-up between Daieisho vs Kotonowaka. I am hoping Mr. D gets his 5th win.

 

Takayasu & Gonoyama keep on winning.  Forget being a spoiler.  One of them may even get the yusho. 

 

[dingo 1,160]

11 minutes ago, robnplunder said:

Wakamotoharu's bid for the promotion took a fatal turn with his 2nd loss against Nishi.  To be safe, he can't take another loss from here on. 

I think he can afford another loss can't he? I thought he needs 12 wins for the magic 33.

[RabidJohn 1,663]

9 minutes ago, dingo said:

I think he can afford another loss can't he? I thought he needs 12 wins for the magic 33.

I'd be amazed if he managed 9 from 10, especially with the other sekiwake and the ozeki yet to come.

[robnplunder 974]

3 hours ago, dingo said:

I think he can afford another loss can't he? I thought he needs 12 wins for the magic 33.

Yes, I think he gets it with 12 wins.   But he is probably thinking/hoping to run the table to leave no doubt.   Realistically, having 2 losses at this stage gives him an unrealistic chance at the promotion.  He needs to go 9-1  the rest of the way against Hoshoryu, Daieisho, Takayasu, Asanoyama, ...   

Ideally, all 3 should have only 1 or 2 losses going into the final 5 days to have a shot.  

Edited July 13, 2023 by robnplunder

[orandashoho 720]

On 12/07/2023 at 20:01, Bunbukuchagama said:

We might be getting a new episode of the epic series "Takaysu: The Quest for Jun-Yusho". 

Who knows? It could be his first yusho.

[Tsuchinoninjin 1,245]

4 minutes ago, orandashoho said:

Who knows? It could be his first yusho.

Well its his 11th time starting 5-0. 11th time the charm?

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

28 minutes ago, orandashoho said:

Who knows? It could be his first yusho.

[orandashoho 720]

3 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said:

Well, the playing field changed somewhat. Let's hope his back holds out.

Edited July 14, 2023 by orandashoho

[Fashiritētā 169]

At least he didn’t OVER practice and injure himself before the start of the Basho.

He’s in great form and NOT overextending himself.

I hope I didn’t jinx papayasu

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

4 minutes ago, Fashiritētā said:

I hope I didn’t jinx papayasu

Who jinxed him the previous 10 times? 

[Godango 956]

43 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said:

Who jinxed him the previous 10 times? 

*Raises hand*

[dingo 1,160]

Maybe it's time to try some reverse psychology. Overjinxing Takayasu might be just the thing he needs. 

[Yamanashi 3,724]

27 minutes ago, dingo said:

Maybe it's time to try some reverse psychology. Overjinxing Takayasu might be just the thing he needs. 

Didn't work before, therefore should work this time!

[dingo 1,160]

8 hours ago, Yamanashi said:

Didn't work before, therefore should work this time!

Well apparently not... 

[robnplunder 974]

Daieisho mistimed a thrust which cost him his 2nd loss.  

4-2 Diaiesho meets Ura who had the match of the day.  This will be another entertaining match in Daiesho will prevail.  He knows how to beat Ura.

4-2 Wakamotoharu goes against Abi who has the former's numbers.  But Waka is going against Abi who seems to have settled down to his rightful place (high JOI).  I am giving the edge to Waka who can't afford to lose another one before going to meet Sanyukus in the final days.  

5-1 Hoshoryu is the first of 3 Ozeki candidates to meet the former Ozeki, Asanoyama.  The latter appears to be close to his Ozeki form.  This is a toss-up but I think Asananoyama will find a way to and Hoshoryu his 2nd loss.

 

[robnplunder 974]

All 3 won relatively easily on day 7.  Daieisho & Hoshoryu have 27 wins in the last 3 basho.  They need to go 6-2 or better to get 33 wins and the nod for the promotion. Wakamotoharu with 26 wins will need to go 7-1 the rest of the way which I don't see happening.   For all three, 32 wins may not do unless it is with a jun-yusho.

Daieisho is facing a challenge in the form of Asanoyama.   He is a bit off from his former Ozeki form so I like Daieisho's chances here.  

Although Wakamotoharu has a decisive losing record against Kotonowaka, he has beaten him in the last two matches. It will be a tough match but I believe Wakamo will get his 6th win.

Hoshoryu has issues going against small and quick opponents.  He is only 2-2 against Ura, going W-L-W-L.  It's his turn to win .  This match will be fun.