Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 20 Wow - seven(!) different picks! Yet the most popular one prevailed, although I find Abi against MK Takanosho disappointing. Sumo Spiffy (Oe) 10-3 Ryoshishokunin (Se) 10-3 Jakusotsu (K1e) 10-3 Fashiriteta (K1w) 10-3 shimodahito (M1e) 10-3 Andonishiki (M3w) 10-2-1 Kachikoshi (mz) 10-3 Bunbukuchagama (Ow) 9-4 Profomisakari (Sw) 9-3-1 Jejima (M2e) 9-4 WAKATAKE (M2w) 9-4 Hakuhonofan (M1w) 8-1-4 Oshirokita (K2w) 7-6 The Kyokai (M3e) 1-12 Gurowake (Ye) kosho Ura's aites: 1. Ichiyamamoto, 2. Takayasu, 3. Takanosho, 4. Hiradoumi, 5. Takerufuji, 6. Shodai, 7. Tamawashi, 8. Oho, 9. Daieisho, 10. Hoshoryu, 11. Onosato, 12. Atamifuji, 13. Wakatakakage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo Spiffy 581 Posted March 20 26 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Wow - seven(!) different picks! Yet the most popular one prevailed, although I find Abi against MK Takanosho disappointing. I'm way more disappointed that they think Oho is a reasonable opponent for Onosato. I get that they make eight losses the cutoff, but at some point not even hovering near .500 has to get the match broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 20 5 minutes ago, Sumo Spiffy said: I'm way more disappointed that they think Oho is a reasonable opponent for Onosato Oho is a Sekiwake still looking for his eight, so I see no reason for him to skip the Ozeki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo Spiffy 581 Posted March 20 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Oho is a Sekiwake still looking for his eight, so I see no reason for him to skip the Ozeki. It's looking at it from two angles. I'm with you in that I don't think it's wrong for Oho to get an ozeki when he can still get a KK. But I would rather see the ozeki tied for the lead get someone who's in the running to try and knock him off his perch, especially since he should get Daieisho and Koto the last two days. Edit: It's probably worth pointing out that part of my thinking includes the fact that, with seven losses, Oho could be MK by the time the fight happens. I'm not a fan of a matchup with a chance of one guy leading the tournament and the other already being consigned to demotion, but it's happening because the latter is in the san'yaku. Edited March 20 by Sumo Spiffy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 20 12 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Oho is a Sekiwake still looking for his eight, so I see no reason for him to skip the Ozeki. But they are softballing the said Ozeki who is fighting for the Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 20 27 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: But they are softballing the said Ozeki who is fighting for the Cup. And giving him Tamawashi instead would be harder? C'mon... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 20 Sticking with Day 14 - Abi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo Spiffy 581 Posted March 20 10 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: And giving him Tamawashi instead would be harder? C'mon... If you take the nameplates off, so to speak, and assume the sekiwake is the better wrestler, there's still the fact that a 4-7 sekiwake has mostly faced maegashira opponents and clearly does not have it this basho. The M7, though, isn't that far down the ranks, especially considering the day before, where said ozeki is fighting an M6 contender. I get why Oho was kept in the line of fire; I'm just not convinced it's clearly the right decision, even if it's the expected one. Anyway. Now we get to play "will they schedule day 14 before the matches or after". 14. Kirishima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andonishiki 170 Posted March 20 day 14 Wakamotoharu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 21 (edited) Silly me forgot about their recent habit to postpone the day 14 torikumi. That makes Abi very unlikely. Edited March 21 by Jakusotsu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 21 15 hours ago, Sumo Spiffy said: I get why Oho was kept in the line of fire; I'm just not convinced it's clearly the right decision, even if it's the expected one. Well, so much for that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 21 5 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Well, so much for that. Even an unloaded rifle can kill once in a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andonishiki 170 Posted March 21 aaaaaaand Abi it is :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,050 Posted March 21 4 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Silly me forgot about their recent habit to postpone the day 14 torikumi. That makes Abi very unlikely. Well, what do I know...at least both Komusubi got the same favour. Jakusotsu (K1e) 11-3 Sumo Spiffy (Oe) 10-4 Bunbukuchagama (Ow) 10-4 Ryoshishokunin (Se) 10-4 Profomisakari (Sw) 10-3-1 Fashiriteta (K1w) 10-4 shimodahito (M1e) 10-4 Andonishiki (M3w) 10-3-1 Kachikoshi (mz) 10-4 Hakuhonofan (M1w) 9-1-4 Jejima (M2e) 9-5 WAKATAKE (M2w) 9-5 Oshirokita (K2w) 7-7 The Kyokai (M3e) 1-13 Gurowake (Ye) kosho Ura's aites: 1. Ichiyamamoto, 2. Takayasu, 3. Takanosho, 4. Hiradoumi, 5. Takerufuji, 6. Shodai, 7. Tamawashi, 8. Oho, 9. Daieisho, 10. Hoshoryu, 11. Onosato, 12. Atamifuji, 13. Wakatakakage, 14. Abi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
