Guest Vincentoryu Posted December 21, 2004 Hatsu Basho 2005 is coming up. Time for a poll! Does Wakanosato get Ozeki promotion this basho? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vincentoryu Posted December 21, 2004 I for one think that he will make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elenrian 0 Posted December 21, 2004 Oh, why not?!! :-) He is a very regular Sekiwake, then he should do it. But perhaps he will collapse, like Kaio used to... We shall see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manekineko 200 Posted December 21, 2004 I for one think he won't. It just doesn't feel right... :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Araiwa 0 Posted December 21, 2004 Contra: -He would need at least 12-3, but he never had such a record in makuuchi. -Last year there was a similar situation for him and he collapsed, he didn't even achieve kk. -With all these new talents up there (Hakuho, Kokkai, Kotooshu, Roho) it will harder for Wakanosato. Pro -He is damn strong. I think he will not make it this time, 9-6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaikitsune Makoto 210 Posted December 21, 2004 50-50. If he beats Taikai....65-35. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 300 Posted December 21, 2004 I think he will not make it this time, 9-6. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think he will make it this time either, but I really hope that I am wrong. 13-2 would be nice. :-P I will be somewhat satisfied should he get 10 wins, so that he won't have to start from scratch again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,494 Posted December 22, 2004 *If* Kaio is made a Yokozuna, the bar for Ozeki will probably be dropped a little, 11 wins could be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vincentoryu Posted December 22, 2004 Adding Chiyotaikai's demotion (not a given of course) the bar will certainly be lowered. Wakanosato first (and only?) candidate for the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 300 Posted December 22, 2004 Adding Chiyotaikai's demotion (not a given of course) the bar will certainly be lowered. Wakanosato first (and only?) candidate for the job. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If Wakanosato doesn't make ozeki after Hatsu basho, I think he will be passed by Hakuho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 535 Posted December 22, 2004 No sorry,not this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucius Flavonius 0 Posted December 30, 2004 Wakanosato will stay a sekiwake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgaa99 0 Posted December 31, 2004 I really hope, Wakanosato will promote ozeki. Go, wakanosato go, You can it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuyobaku 33 Posted December 31, 2004 Hey, look. he needs 12 or 11 wins at least. How many strong opponent are there: let's count. Asashoryu, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Miyabiyama, Hakuho, Roho, Kotooshu, Kokkai. not to mention mickey and others. hm. i say it is at least 10-5. or 9-6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesinofuji 11 Posted December 31, 2004 I'd love to see the man finally get Ozeki. But I just don't think its going to happen. 12 wins would be an anomaly for him, and 11 is rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
