Aki 2023 discussion (results)

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

I am looking forward to Takayasu's heart getting broken in playoffs.

[Kaninoyama 1,649]

3 minutes ago, Benihana said:

That's why we need Shishi in makuuchi ASAP to hold up the tradition of european doughboy.

Kinbozan is 15% European. Does that count?

[Benihana 1,899]

1 minute ago, Bunbukuchagama said:

I am looking forward to Takayasu's heart getting broken in playoffs.

He's sitting in the hanamichi right now, humming "Don't go breaking my heart..." Wonder if he's humming Elton's or Kiki's part.

Sorry, being a bit talkative today, because I'm so excited, and i just can't hide it...

[Kaninoyama 1,649]

Shimpan down. Naruto in to pinch hit.

Edited September 24, 2023 by Kaninoyama

[rhyen 1,798]

First time seeing a shimpan leaving midway with an injury, Naruto moves to the west side to cover.

will we see a replacement before the sanyaku sorobumi?

[rhyen 1,798]

1 minute ago, Kaninoyama said:

Shimpan down. Naruto in to pinch hit.

Naruto is already in the rotation, he shifts from the rear to the west side.

[rhyen 1,798]

3 minutes ago, rhyen said:

First time seeing a shimpan leaving midway with an injury, Naruto moves to the west side to cover.

will we see a replacement before the sanyaku sorobumi?

 

4 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said:

Shimpan down. Naruto in to pinch hit.

The pinch shimpan looks to be Ajigawa, can anyone confirm?

[Kaninoyama 1,649]

2 minutes ago, rhyen said:

 

The pinch shimpan looks to be Ajigawa, can anyone confirm?

Yes. And with a recent hair transplant? Or well-placed comb over? 

Edited September 24, 2023 by Kaninoyama

[Benihana 1,899]

13 hours ago, Kaninoyama said:

Kinbozan is 15% European. Does that count?

And Elisabeth Warren is Cherokee...

 

Ura going 9-6 is one of the nicer surprises. I hoped for a not too harsh MK, but i'll take that. And looking at his bouts, it could have been even a 10-5.

Edited September 24, 2023 by Benihana

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

12 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said:

Kinbozan is 15% European. Does that count?

Not really.

 

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

4 minutes ago, Benihana said:

Ura going 9-6 is one of the nicer surprises. I hoped for a not too harsh MK, but i'll take that. And looking at his bouts, it could have been a 9-6 or even a 10-5

I always expect him to lose.

 

[Eskbibs 72]

I don't think there's any timeline in which Hokuseiho ever beats Hoshoryu. He's basically the most leg-trippable opponent you've ever seen, and Hoshoryu is something of a leg tripper himself. A bad match-up for him if there ever was one.

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

No kadoban for Hoshoryu. He is a KK machine.

[Hoshotakamoto 256]

1 minute ago, Eskbibs said:

I don't think there's any timeline in which Hokuseiho ever beats Hoshoryu. He's basically the most leg-trippable opponent you've ever seen, and Hoshoryu is something of a leg tripper himself. A bad match-up for him if there ever was one.

When he's 26 he'll be carrying Hoshoryu off the dohyo six times a year.

[Benihana 1,899]

38 minutes ago, hakutorizakura said:

Playoff!! NHK smelled it well, they started early today.

But i have to admit, today they're rushing it. Only 2 bouts to go at 5:15pm IS early. AFAIK they try to control the schedule by how often salt is thrown. Many short bouts, so there's time to kill, let's throw some more salt and vice versa, correct me if i'm wrong.

Edited September 24, 2023 by Benihana

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

Just now, Benihana said:

But i have to admit, today they're rushing it. Only 2 bouts to go at 5:15pm IS early.

Saving time for playoffs.

 

[Kaninoyama 1,649]

Despite all the unexpected teasing twists and turns along the way, it looks like it was going to be Takakeisho all along.

Edited September 24, 2023 by Kaninoyama

[Tigerboy1966 1,367]

Well the two guys I wanted to win are out. I will have to root for Atamifuji in the play-off.

[Djihi 33]

Go, go Takakeishou! Also sick leg trip from Hoshouryu.

 

[hakutorizakura 581]

1 minute ago, Benihana said:

But i have to admit, today they're rushing it. Only 2 bouts to go at 5:15pm IS early.

Seeing how sumo's schedule (and possibly other sport) has to be synced with TV's, I can't help to think that they must have some role in the game 

(Yobidashi whispers to Inosuke: Don't make a stupid decision risking a monoii, NHK needs to cut 5 more minutes, see that guy over there, he'll signal you which guy is the winner)

[Benihana 1,899]

Takajinxu strikes again.

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

Who of you predicted a Hamster yusho?

Be honest!

 

[Leoben 119]

Takayasu... hell freezing over... pigs will fly... etc.

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

Not enough of a heartbreak, playoff loss would be more devastating.

 

[Bunbukuchagama 674]

Atamifuji should do a henka. Imagine the shitstorm!