Koorifuu 914 Posted March 19 (edited) 19 hours ago, Koorifuu said: Tsukahara is doing his darndest to lose out on yet another opportunity but he's so much better than those around him that he's finding himself one win away!! Go, big guy! ... I hadn't even noticed he was put against Kotoeko, that definitely helped it out. -Another- win would make an arguably bigger difference though. Edited March 19 by Koorifuu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,382 Posted March 19 3 hours ago, Koorifuu said: ... I hadn't even noticed he was put against Kotoeko, that definitely helped it out. -Another- win would make an arguably bigger difference though. He could still end up as high as 2nd in the promotion queue with a 4-3, or as low as 7th with a 5-2, depending on other results. All the contenders except him are in action tomorrow, so we should have a better sense. Kazekeno would be out with a loss of course, as would Tenshoho and Yuma. Chiyomaru and Onokatsu would be all but certain to go up with a win. Then there's Kayo and Nabatame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted March 19 Hidenoyama (Kotoshogiku) is not suited for head shimpan: he wasn't able to explain the (dead body) decision in the Tanji bout and then skipped the explanation 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 431 Posted March 19 Two exciting newcomers, coming in fresh—nice! Let’s see them in two basho’s time when the other guys have had time to figure out their moves, and then they’ll need to have more tools in their toolbox. Right now an exciting basho for it's lacking of good sumo (almost everybody looks bad) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oskanohana 233 Posted March 19 20 hours ago, WAKATAKE said: Takerufuji is now tied for 2nd place on the winning streak from Makuuchi debut record at 9 wins. The other wrestlers at 2nd place are the first Sadanoumi and Kaisei. The record belongs to Taiho who had 11 wins from debut https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202403180001498.html Wankers, I did the research on my own and posted it minutes ago in the trivia bits thread. Mine has juryo debuts too, so it's better and the database makes it look cleaner. 10 hours ago, Rocks said: I'm wondering if Kirishima has this stomach bug that has taken a couple guys out for a day but it's effecting him harder. He doesn't have an obvious injury. He just seems weaker than usual. Unable to complete his usual throws. He's been this way from the start, so he would've been wearing a brown mawashi from day 3 or so. Kasugano-beya looks poised to keep the sekitori streak alive with Aoiyama helped by future Tochihakuoho (your heard it first from me) and the torikumi makers throwing limping Kotoeko in front of Tsukahara to help him achieve his KK (you can suck and still get your KK in the makushita jo'i). Hard part will be extending it to Nagoya. I don't see these two in juryo form at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,011 Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Hidenoyama (Kotoshogiku) is not suited for head shimpan How the heck would he have gotten this role so soon after his retirement? Was he the senior one on the shift somehow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,869 Posted March 20 5 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Hidenoyama (Kotoshogiku) is not suited for head shimpan: he wasn't able to explain the (dead body) decision in the Tanji bout and then skipped the explanation Still, he must have somehow been able to explain to his peers what the guy in the video booth told him via radio link. I'm always amused how none of the five guys debating has access to video replay and only one has an earplug. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,711 Posted March 20 I thought Kotoshogiku was acting as timekeeper. At least during yesterday's Makuuchi bouts. Or am I getting him confused with someone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 20 (edited) M17 has produced a few yusho takers in recent years. Takerufuji may add his name to the list. Can Wakatakakage make it to M17 in the next basho with a juryo yusho? Edited March 20 by robnplunder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tochinofuji 375 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, robnplunder said: M17 has produced a few yusho takers in recent years. Takerufuji may add his name to the list. Can Wakatakakage make it to M17 in the next basho with a juryo yusho? As much as I'd like to see a swift return to makuuchi happen for Wakatakakage, I think we're likely to see at least one more Juryo basho for him. Though hope I'll be proven wrong on that count! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,639 Posted March 20 They got it all wrong. Takerufuji at this stage can beat any "classic" opponent - pushers and belters alike I would have pitted him against Ura or Tobizaru- or even Midorifuji - the unconventional guys who think outside the box. We are all still stuck in the "low ranked rikishi on a streak needs to meet the top guys" concept, when the current "top guys" are really nothing to write home about, and that is an understatement. I'm writing this before his bout against Kotonowaka today. If he loses, well, there goes another theory of mine. If he wins? I will be accepting donations. 6 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,030 Posted March 20 7 hours ago, Gurowake said: How the heck would he have gotten this role so soon after his retirement? Was he the senior one on the shift somehow? The 3 sekitori shifts are for the shimpan department top, those below take it in turns to be head shimpan. Hidenoyama follows in the steps of Takamisakari/Furiwake/Azumazeki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,959 Posted March 20 7 hours ago, Gurowake said: How the heck would he have gotten this role so soon after his retirement? Was he the senior one on the shift somehow? The seat assignments rotate every day. 3 hours ago, Kaninoyama said: I thought Kotoshogiku was acting as timekeeper. At least during yesterday's Makuuchi bouts. Or am I getting him confused with someone else? That was the result of two different rotations being at work. Ex-Kotoshogiku/Hidenoyama was the head shimpan of his shift in the early appearance (in makushita), and when the group returned for the second half of makuuchi, his seat was taken by chief judge Sadogatake. But the shimpan who had the rotating off-day in that group wasn't Hidenoyama, but rather ex-Tamanoshima/Hanaregoma. And Hanaregoma had been in the timekeeper seat for the first shift, so Hidenoyama moved there for the second one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 463 Posted March 20 Kazekeno the only one in makushita with 1 loss could lead to a biiig ketteisen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuho Oyakata 6 Posted March 20 Expected win against NSK’s latest darling, the yusholess Ozeki. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 701 Posted March 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gernobono said: Kazekeno the only one in makushita with 1 loss could lead to a biiig ketteisen I wonder who gets to be his opponent for the last bout. Edited March 20 by Bunbukuchagama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuho Oyakata 6 Posted March 20 Onosato sashimied Takakeisho. Change of guard in sight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 126 Posted March 20 (edited) The church of Takerufuji growing rapidly. Edited March 20 by Leoben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 701 Posted March 20 6 minutes ago, Leoben said: The church of Takerufuji growing rapidly. I am driving the bandwagon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,711 Posted March 20 Hoshoryu will be a stiff test for Takerufuji tomorrow. Still a long way to go. Those with three losses still very much in this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,639 Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Gernobono said: Kazekeno the only one in makushita with 1 loss Did you mean without a loss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jyuunomori 226 Posted March 20 Aonishiki keeps on murdering the lower divisions. He is 20-0. Oonosato seems to be the Hokuseiho we all wanted. Huge, powerful and really agile for his size. He will go far, Ozeki in a few years. Possibly a Yokozuna in a couple more (at least before he hits 30). Then there is The Demon Beast, or Takerufuji. Which demon or yokai did he sell is soul to? This man has to be stopped. How far will he go? Who the hell knows, or the hell knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 463 Posted March 20 23 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Did you mean without a loss? i did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
