Sakura 1,472 Posted January 25 I think an issue with Hosh is that it indicates that the shikona is Hosh/or/ryu(u), unless I'm mkstaken, which could be very possible. But I don't mind that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 590 Posted January 25 Let's all be thankful that we don't have to call them by their Mongolian names (I mean no disrespect to Mongols, just that their names are a mouthful to pronounce for me - never mind the yobidashi) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,631 Posted January 25 42 minutes ago, hakutorizakura said: Let's all be thankful that we don't have to call them by their Mongolian names (I mean no disrespect to Mongols, just that their names are a mouthful to pronounce for me - never mind the yobidashi) In the US amateur sumo scene, we shorten their names. For example, the current US Sumo Open heavyweight champion is Mendsaikhan Tsogt-Erdene, but we all just call him "Mendee" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted January 25 To be honest I support Jakusotsu regarding the shikona, but people are free to use whatever they want. And I'm free to maintain my right to quietly grumble to myself whenever I want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,786 Posted January 25 Random factoid: Under modern scheduling rules, there have been two previous tournaments that had broadly the same post-Day 11 yusho race as this one (one 10-1 and three 9-2 in sanyaku, all maegashira scores lower): Natsu 1982 and Kyushu 1993. Both ended in a two-way 13-2 playoff won by the 10-1 rikishi. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maglor 122 Posted January 25 Relating to the scheduling talk, the easiest way to make scheduling significantly better would be to go to day-of scheduling from Day 11 or so onwards, so that they don't end up scheduling 4 loss rikishi against the sanyaku because they don't know whether he has 3 or 4 losses. The Oho-Kotonowaka matchup for example would never have taken place. I have no problem with lower rankers who are still somewhat in the yusho race to be thrown to the sanyaku. Better that than let them fluke a yusho. Anyway in the last few banzukes it has appeared that lower maegashira who have a significant # of sanyaku opponents get a bit of a bump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,631 Posted January 25 For the love of rikishi who should just stay out and rest… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,132 Posted January 25 (edited) Wrecks the yokozuna, then loses to the 1-10 guy. The wacky adventures of Naoya Shodai. Edited January 25 by Katooshu 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted January 25 14 minutes ago, WAKATAKE said: For the love of rikishi who should just stay out and rest… On the other hand, there aren't too many left who AREN'T resting. This basho has been a kyujo bloodbath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 688 Posted January 25 15 minutes ago, WAKATAKE said: For the love of rikishi who should just stay out and rest… It's too tempting; anyone with a KK can get a huge overpromotion this time around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,376 Posted January 25 (edited) Wonderful, spirited sumo from Shonannoumi today. The poor bloke can hardly generate any forward movement this basho but he produced a brilliant, last-gasp reversal Edited January 25 by Tigerboy1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted January 25 Why wasn’t there a torinaoshi (and not even a mono-I!) in the Wakamotoharu/Kotoshoho bout? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 688 Posted January 25 (edited) 3 minutes ago, sumojoann said: Why wasn’t there a torinaoshi (and not even a mono-I!) in the Wakamotoharu/Kotoshoho bout? WMH clearly stepped out before they both fell. Edited January 25 by Bunbukuchagama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted January 25 Amazing bout between Atamifuji and Nishikigi. I NEVER would have guessed the result! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted January 25 I love Ura. Never a dull moment. Great bout with Gonoyama. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 170 Posted January 25 Akua won with the most unsightly, fumbling kakenage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted January 25 Most hyped I've seen this crowd since....I don't even know. Maybe the Fuji/Motoharu craziness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted January 25 Kirishima is absolutely amazing! Somehow he managed to keep Tamawashi’s hands completely off of his neck. Totally disarmed him and then just stood back watching him do that wild flip. Brilliant sumo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,132 Posted January 25 I feel exhausted for Onosato over these last 3 days Finally a bit more of a typical M15 matchup tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,256 Posted January 25 Terunofuji sure didn’t look like he’s one step away from retirement! Totally dominated Onosato who looked stunned for a moment as he lay on his back outside the dohyo. I loved that “business as usual” look on Terunofuji’s face afterwards. A great day of sumo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoshotakamoto 256 Posted January 25 4 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: And that regular misuse is what I wanted to nip in the bud. But ok, I'm going to call him Hosh from now on. There. Just call him Josh. I agree with you that splitting "sho" into "sh"-"o" is unsettling (and of course it's technically a shi and a little yo mashed together, leaving room for a surgical amputation, but still not after the sh). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoshotakamoto 256 Posted January 25 11 minutes ago, Katooshu said: I feel exhausted for Onosato over these last 3 days Finally a bit more of a typical M15 matchup tomorrow. In the spirit of the "when will Hakuoho be ranked lower than Onosato" poll which worked so well, should we start a when will Onosato be ranked lower than M15 again poll? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,806 Posted January 25 Will the universe collapse when Abi and Ichiyamamoto clash tomorrow? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terunoshoryu 6 Posted January 25 44 minutes ago, Katooshu said: I feel exhausted for Onosato over these last 3 days Finally a bit more of a typical M15 matchup tomorrow. Same for Onosho and Oho, too. They have no money for special prices these days! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGrumpyGills 119 Posted January 25 4 hours ago, dingo said: To be honest I support Jakusotsu regarding the shikona, but people are free to use whatever they want. And I'm free to maintain my right to quietly grumble to myself whenever I want Same Although I think whoever came up with "pixie" for smaller rikishi should be grumbled at very loudly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
