Naganoyama

Konishiki died? When was that? I thought I saw him on TV fairly recently. I thought it would have been bigger news if he died. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now you are being mean ... you know very well what Doitsuyama means. :-/ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I also thought that late meant that he had died.

Takanonami Aminishiki

After day 14,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 14 1 Asashoryu 13 0 - 12 0 - 11 0 - 10 2 Tochiazuma, Hakuho 9 6 Miyabiyama, Kyokutenho, Kyokushuzan, Jumonji,Buyuzan, Kasugao 8 7 Chiyotaikai, Kotooshu, Hayateumi, Hokutoriki,Shimotori, Dejima, Ama 7 4 Iwakiyama, Kakizoe, Asasekiryu, Toyonoshima 6 10 Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Tosanoumi, Kokkai,Roho, Takamisakari, Takanowaka, Kisenosato, Tamakasuga, Aminishiki 5 4 Tamanoshima, Kaiho, Kotoshogiku, Tokitenku 4 5 Kaio, Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Kotoryu,Tokitsuumi 3 0 - 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - After day 14,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 14 0 - 13 0 - 12 0 - 11 1 Otsukasa 10 1 Hakurozan 9 5 Futeno, Toyozakura, Kasuganishiki, Toki,Katayama 8 5 Ishide, Asofuji, Asanowaka, Senshuyama,Daimanazuru 7 3 Kitazakura, Wakatoba, Wakakirin 6 5 Wakanoyama, Daishodai, Yotsukasa, Maikaze, Kaido 5 5 Takanotsuru, Kobo, Kinkaiyama, Tamaasuka,Chiyotenzan 4 2 Gojoro, Bushuyama 3 1 Sumanofuji 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 -

Grand Sumo has 13 yokozuna with 10 or more yusho. (The list goes up to Asahifuji, the 63rd yokozuna) To that list you need to add Akebono, Takanohana, Musashimaru and Raiden.(Anyone else?) I therefore make Asashoryu the 18th at least. Except of course Raiden.

Take a long good look at that. It's not something you see every basho. (Yikes...) It's pretty scary. Even if Asashoryu were to lose both his remaining bouts, the nearest the jun-yusho rikishi could be is two wins behind.

After day 13,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 13 1 Asashoryu 12 0 - 11 0 - 10 0 - 9 6 Miyabiyama, Tochiazuma, Hakuho, Kyokushuzan,Jumonji, Kasugao 8 4 Kyokutenho, Dejima, Ama, Buyuzan 7 7 Chiyotaikai, Iwakiyama, Kotooshu, Hayateumi,Hokutoriki, Shimotori, Asasekiryu 6 8 Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Tosanoumi, Kakizoe,Takamisakari, Takanowaka, Kisenosato, Toyonoshima 5 5 Kokkai, Roho, Kaiho, Tamakasuga, Aminishiki 4 7 Kaio, Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Tamanoshima,Tokitsuumi, Kotoshogiku, Tokitenku 3 1 Kotoryu 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - After day 13,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 13 0 - 12 0 - 11 0 - 10 1 Otsukasa 9 4 Kasuganishiki, Toki, Hakurozan, Katayama 8 3 Futeno, Asofuji, Senshuyama 7 5 Toyozakura, Wakatoba, Ishide, Asanowaka,Daimanazuru 6 6 Kitazakura, Wakanoyama, Daishodai, Yotsukasa,Wakakirin, Kaido 5 4 Kinkaiyama, Tamaasuka, Maikaze, Chiyotenzan 4 2 Gojoro, Kobo 3 3 Takanotsuru, Sumanofuji, Bushuyama 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 -

After day 12,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 12 1 Asashoryu 11 0 - 10 0 - 9 2 Hakuho, Kasugao 8 6 Miyabiyama, Tochiazuma, Kyokutenho, Dejima,Kyokushuzan, Jumonji 7 4 Shimotori, Asasekiryu, Ama, Buyuzan 6 9 Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Iwakiyama,Kotooshu, Kakizoe, Hayateumi, Hokutoriki, Toyonoshima 5 8 Tosanoumi, Roho, Takamisakari, Kaiho,Takanowaka, Kisenosato, Tamakasuga, Aminishiki 4 7 Kaio, Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Tamanoshima,Kokkai, Kotoshogiku, Tokitenku 3 2 Kotoryu, Tokitsuumi 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - After day 12,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 12 0 - 11 0 - 10 1 Otsukasa 9 1 Katayama 8 3 Kasuganishiki, Toki, Hakurozan 7 6 Futeno, Toyozakura, Wakatoba, Asofuji,Asanowaka, Senshuyama 6 6 Ishide, Wakanoyama, Daishodai, Wakakirin, Kaido,Daimanazuru 5 3 Kitazakura, Yotsukasa, Maikaze 4 5 Gojoro, Kobo, Kinkaiyama, Tamaasuka, Chiyotenzan 3 3 Takanotsuru, Sumanofuji, Bushuyama 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 -

In theory he can even win the yusho tomorrow, on day 12. How about that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not an easy opponent tomorrow though.

After day 11,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 11 1 Asashoryu 10 0 - 9 0 - 8 4 Tochiazuma, Hakuho, Kyokushuzan, Kasugao 7 6 Miyabiyama, Kyokutenho, Shimotori, Dejima,Asasekiryu, Jumonji 6 8 Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Iwakiyama, Kotooshu,Hayateumi, Hokutoriki, Ama, Buyuzan 5 7 Kotomitsuki, Tosanoumi, Kakizoe, Takanowaka,Tamakasuga, Aminishiki, Toyonoshima 4 7 Kaio, Kokkai, Roho, Takamisakari, Kaiho,Kisenosato, Kotoshogiku 3 6 Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Tamanoshima, Kotoryu,Tokitsuumi, Tokitenku 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 - After day 11,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 11 0 - 10 0 - 9 2 Otsukasa, Katayama 8 1 Toki 7 4 Toyozakura, Kasuganishiki, Hakurozan, Senshuyama 6 6 Futeno, Wakatoba, Daishodai, Asofuji, Kaido,Asanowaka 5 7 Kitazakura, Ishide, Wakanoyama, Yotsukasa,Wakakirin, Maikaze, Daimanazuru 4 3 Gojoro, Kinkaiyama, Chiyotenzan 3 5 Takanotsuru, Kobo, Tamaasuka, Sumanofuji,Bushuyama 2 0 - 1 0 - 0 0 -

After day 10,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 10 1 Asashoryu 9 0 - 8 1 Hakuho 7 5 Miyabiyama, Tochiazuma, Kyokushuzan, Jumonji,Kasugao 6 8 Iwakiyama, Kotooshu, Kyokutenho, Hokutoriki,Shimotori, Dejima, Asasekiryu, Buyuzan 5 7 Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Hayateumi, Takanowaka,Ama, Tamakasuga, Aminishiki 4 10 Kaio, Kotomitsuki, Tosanoumi, Kokkai, Kakizoe,Roho, Takamisakari, Kaiho, Kotoshogiku, Toyonoshima 3 5 Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Kotoryu, Kisenosato,Tokitenku 2 2 Tamanoshima, Tokitsuumi 1 0 - 0 0 - After day 10,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 10 0 - 9 0 - 8 2 Otsukasa, Katayama 7 3 Toki, Hakurozan, Senshuyama 6 6 Futeno, Toyozakura, Kasuganishiki, Daishodai,Asofuji, Asanowaka 5 5 Wakatoba, Ishide, Maikaze, Kaido, Daimanazuru 4 6 Gojoro, Kitazakura, Wakanoyama, Yotsukasa,Wakakirin, Chiyotenzan 3 4 Takanotsuru, Kobo, Kinkaiyama, Bushuyama 2 2 Tamaasuka, Sumanofuji 1 0 - 0 0 -

After day 9,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 9 1 Asashoryu 8 0 - 7 2 Tochiazuma, Hakuho 6 6 Miyabiyama, Kyokutenho, Hokutoriki, Kyokushuzan,Jumonji, Kasugao 5 10 Chiyotaikai, Iwakiyama, Kotooshu, Shimotori,Dejima, Asasekiryu, Ama, Buyuzan, Tamakasuga, Aminishiki 4 10 Kaio, Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Tosanoumi, Roho,Takamisakari, Kaiho, Hayateumi, Takanowaka, Toyonoshima 3 6 Kotonowaka, Kokkai, Kakizoe, Kisenosato,Kotoshogiku, Tokitenku 2 4 Tochinonada, Tamanoshima, Kotoryu, Tokitsuumi 1 0 - 0 0 - After day 9,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 9 0 - 8 0 - 7 3 Toki, Otsukasa, Katayama 6 4 Toyozakura, Hakurozan, Daishodai, Senshuyama 5 7 Futeno, Wakatoba, Kasuganishiki, Asofuji,Maikaze, Asanowaka, Daimanazuru 4 7 Gojoro, Kitazakura, Ishide, Wakanoyama,Yotsukasa, Kaido, Chiyotenzan 3 4 Kobo, Kinkaiyama, Wakakirin, Bushuyama 2 2 Takanotsuru, Tamaasuka 1 1 Sumanofuji 0 0 -

After day 8,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 8 1 Asashoryu 7 0 - 6 5 Miyabiyama, Tochiazuma, Hakuho, Kyokutenho,Hokutoriki 5 8 Chiyotaikai, Iwakiyama, Shimotori, Kyokushuzan,Jumonji, Buyuzan, Kasugao, Tamakasuga 4 10 Kaio, Tosanoumi, Kotooshu, Roho, Hayateumi,Dejima, Asasekiryu, Ama, Aminishiki, Toyonoshima 3 9 Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Kotonowaka,Takamisakari, Kaiho, Takanowaka, Kisenosato, Kotoshogiku, Tokitenku 2 5 Tochinonada, Kokkai, Kakizoe, Kotoryu,Tokitsuumi 1 1 Tamanoshima 0 0 - After day 8,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 8 0 - 7 0 - 6 3 Toki, Otsukasa, Katayama 5 7 Futeno, Toyozakura, Wakatoba, Hakurozan,Daishodai, Senshuyama, Daimanazuru 4 9 Gojoro, Kitazakura, Kasuganishiki, Ishide,Wakanoyama, Asofuji, Maikaze, Asanowaka, Chiyotenzan 3 6 Kobo, Kinkaiyama, Yotsukasa, Wakakirin, Kaido,Bushuyama 2 1 Tamaasuka 1 2 Takanotsuru, Sumanofuji 0 0 -

After day 7,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 7 1 Asashoryu 6 2 Tochiazuma, Kyokutenho 5 5 Miyabiyama, Hakuho, Iwakiyama, Hokutoriki,Tamakasuga 4 11 Chiyotaikai, Roho, Hayateumi, Shimotori,Kyokushuzan, Asasekiryu, Jumonji, Ama, Buyuzan, Kasugao, Toyonoshima 3 11 Kaio, Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Tosanoumi,Kotooshu, Takamisakari, Kaiho, Dejima, Kisenosato, Kotoshogiku,Aminishiki 2 7 Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Kokkai, Kakizoe,Kotoryu, Takanowaka, Tokitenku 1 1 Tokitsuumi 0 1 Tamanoshima After day 7,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 7 0 - 6 2 Toki, Katayama 5 4 Futeno, Wakatoba, Otsukasa, Daimanazuru 4 8 Gojoro, Toyozakura, Kitazakura, Hakurozan,Wakanoyama, Daishodai, Asofuji, Senshuyama 3 9 Kasuganishiki, Ishide, Yotsukasa, Wakakirin,Maikaze, Kaido, Asanowaka, Chiyotenzan, Bushuyama 2 2 Kobo, Kinkaiyama 1 3 Takanotsuru, Tamaasuka, Sumanofuji 0 0 -

After day 6,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 6 1 Asashoryu 5 3 Tochiazuma, Hakuho, Kyokutenho 4 11 Chiyotaikai, Miyabiyama, Iwakiyama, Roho,Hayateumi, Hokutoriki, Shimotori, Asasekiryu, Jumonji, Tamakasuga,Toyonoshima 3 7 Kaio, Kotooshu, Kaiho, Kyokushuzan, Ama,Buyuzan, Kasugao 2 14 Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Tochinonada,Kotonowaka, Tosanoumi, Kokkai, Takamisakari, Kotoryu, Takanowaka,Dejima, Kisenosato, Kotoshogiku, Aminishiki, Tokitenku 1 2 Kakizoe, Tokitsuumi 0 1 Tamanoshima After day 6,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 6 0 - 5 4 Futeno, Toki, Katayama, Daimanazuru 4 5 Gojoro, Wakatoba, Hakurozan, Otsukasa,Wakanoyama 3 10 Toyozakura, Kitazakura, Ishide, Daishodai,Asofuji, Wakakirin, Maikaze, Kaido, Asanowaka, Senshuyama 2 5 Kasuganishiki, Kobo, Yotsukasa, Chiyotenzan,Bushuyama 1 4 Takanotsuru, Kinkaiyama, Tamaasuka, Sumanofuji 0 0 -

After day 5,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 5 1 Asashoryu 4 6 Chiyotaikai, Tochiazuma, Hakuho, Kyokutenho,Asasekiryu, Tamakasuga 3 13 Miyabiyama, Iwakiyama, Kotooshu, Roho, Kaiho,Hayateumi, Hokutoriki, Shimotori, Jumonji, Ama, Buyuzan, Kasugao,Toyonoshima 2 11 Kaio, Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Tochinonada,Kotonowaka, Tosanoumi, Takamisakari, Kotoryu, Kyokushuzan, Kisenosato,Kotoshogiku 1 6 Kokkai, Kakizoe, Takanowaka, Dejima, Aminishiki,Tokitenku 0 2 Tamanoshima, Tokitsuumi After day 5,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 5 0 - 4 6 Futeno, Wakatoba, Toki, Wakanoyama, Katayama,Daimanazuru 3 9 Gojoro, Toyozakura, Ishide, Hakurozan, Otsukasa,Maikaze, Kaido, Asanowaka, Senshuyama 2 7 Kitazakura, Kobo, Daishodai, Asofuji, Yotsukasa,Wakakirin, Bushuyama 1 6 Takanotsuru, Kasuganishiki, Kinkaiyama,Tamaasuka, Sumanofuji, Chiyotenzan 0 0 -

Is this Tochiazuma vs Wakanosato mixed in with the Kaio pics?

After day 4,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 4 3 Asashoryu, Asasekiryu, Tamakasuga 3 8 Chiyotaikai, Miyabiyama, Tochiazuma, Hakuho,Kotooshu, Kyokutenho, Shimotori, Toyonoshima 2 16 Wakanosato, Kotomitsuki, Iwakiyama, Tochinonada,Kotonowaka, Tosanoumi, Roho, Kaiho, Hayateumi, Kotoryu, Hokutoriki,Jumonji, Ama, Buyuzan, Kasugao, Kotoshogiku 1 8 Kaio, Kakizoe, Takamisakari, Takanowaka, Dejima,Kyokushuzan, Kisenosato, Aminishiki 0 4 Tamanoshima, Kokkai, Tokitsuumi, Tokitenku After day 4,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 4 2 Wakatoba, Wakanoyama 3 7 Futeno, Toki, Kaido, Asanowaka, Katayama,Senshuyama, Daimanazuru 2 10 Gojoro, Toyozakura, Kitazakura, Ishide, Kobo,Hakurozan, Otsukasa, Daishodai, Asofuji, Maikaze 1 9 Takanotsuru, Kasuganishiki, Kinkaiyama,Tamaasuka, Yotsukasa, Wakakirin, Sumanofuji, Chiyotenzan, Bushuyama 0 0 -

After day 3,January 2005, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 3 3 Asashoryu, Asasekiryu, Tamakasuga 2 17 Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Miyabiyama, Tochiazuma,Kotomitsuki, Hakuho, Tochinonada, Kotonowaka, Kotooshu, Kyokutenho,Hayateumi, Kotoryu, Hokutoriki, Shimotori, Ama, Kotoshogiku,Toyonoshima 1 14 Kaio, Iwakiyama, Tosanoumi, Kakizoe, Roho,Takamisakari, Kaiho, Takanowaka, Dejima, Kyokushuzan, Jumonji,Kisenosato, Buyuzan, Kasugao 0 5 Tamanoshima, Kokkai, Tokitsuumi, Aminishiki,Tokitenku After day 3,January 2005, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 3 4 Wakatoba, Toki, Wakanoyama, Asanowaka 2 10 Gojoro, Futeno, Kobo, Hakurozan, Daishodai,Asofuji, Kaido, Katayama, Senshuyama, Daimanazuru 1 10 Toyozakura, Kitazakura, Takanotsuru,Kasuganishiki, Ishide, Otsukasa, Wakakirin, Maikaze, Chiyotenzan,Bushuyama 0 4 Kinkaiyama, Tamaasuka, Yotsukasa, Sumanofuji

Rescue my battered soul? Whatever brought that on? (Whistling...) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My soul is battered by Marius Pudzianowski's failed drugs test and subsequent disqualification at the end of last year. :'-( But I still think it is better to have a drug testing program in place. Better for the sport even if not for the cheating participants.

While there may not be any opponents who are exactly equal to you at all times, someone who is approximately the same level as you will sometimes be on better and sometimes on less good form than you. You may well expect a pretty tough bout from this guy on most occasions.

On a cursory glance he looked to me a bit like Takanohana. He is certainly filling out and looking a bit more robust.

What happened to Wakanosato? (Abducted by aliens ;-) )

I guess you would have to say either 'second best in history' or 'best in the modern era' or something. Raiden won 28 yusho and never made it to yokozuna.

align="center"> After day 15,November 2004, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 15 0 - 14 0 - 13 1 Asashoryu 12 2 Kaio, Hakuho 11 2 Wakanosato, Kotooshu 10 3 Kotomitsuki, Roho, Kaiho 9 6 Miyabiyama, Iwakiyama, Kotonowaka, Tosanoumi,Hayateumi, Kisenosato 8 8 Tamanoshima, Takamisakari, Kotoryu, Hokutoriki,Takanowaka, Tokitsuumi, Ama, Kasugao 7 6 Chiyotaikai, Kokkai, Asasekiryu, Tamakasuga,Tokitenku, Futeno 6 3 Tochinonada, Kakizoe, Takekaze 5 3 Kyokutenho, Jumonji, Buyuzan 4 2 Shimotori, Takanotsuru 3 1 Toyozakura 2 2 Kyokushuzan, Toki 1 0 - 0 0 - align="center"> After day 15,November 2004, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 15 0 - 14 0 - 13 0 - 12 1 Ishide 11 2 Harunoyama, Wakatoba 10 3 Tochisakae, Kotoshogiku, Kasuganishiki 9 2 Aminishiki, Gojoro 8 5 Toyonoshima, Kitazakura, Kinkaiyama, Tamaasuka,Hakurozan 7 5 Kobo, Wakanoyama, Wakakirin, Katayama,Kotokasuga 6 4 Daishodai, Kaido, Chiyotenzan, Toyonokuni 5 3 Otsukasa, Bushuyama, Ushiomaru 4 2 Yotsukasa, Asanowaka 3 0 - 2 0 - 1 1 Hamanishiki 0 0 - <

cellpadding="3"> After day 14,November 2004, Makuuchi division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 14 0 - 13 1 Asashoryu 12 0 - 11 4 Kaio, Wakanosato, Hakuho, Kotooshu 10 1 Kaiho 9 4 Miyabiyama, Kotomitsuki, Roho, Hayateumi 8 9 Iwakiyama, Kotonowaka, Tosanoumi, Kotoryu,Hokutoriki, Tokitsuumi, Ama, Kasugao, Kisenosato 7 4 Tamanoshima, Takamisakari, Takanowaka, Tokitenku 6 6 Chiyotaikai, Kokkai, Takekaze, Asasekiryu,Tamakasuga, Futeno 5 4 Tochinonada, Kakizoe, Jumonji, Buyuzan 4 2 Kyokutenho, Takanotsuru 3 2 Shimotori, Toyozakura 2 2 Kyokushuzan, Toki 1 0 - 0 0 - cellpadding="3"> After day 14,November 2004, Juryo division scores are: Wins Rikishi Shikona 14 0 - 13 0 - 12 0 - 11 1 Ishide 10 3 Kotoshogiku, Harunoyama, Wakatoba 9 4 Tochisakae, Aminishiki, Gojoro, Kasuganishiki 8 2 Kitazakura, Kinkaiyama 7 6 Toyonoshima, Wakakirin, Katayama, Tamaasuka,Hakurozan, Kotokasuga 6 5 Kobo, Daishodai, Wakanoyama, Chiyotenzan,Toyonokuni 5 2 Kaido, Ushiomaru 4 4 Otsukasa, Yotsukasa, Asanowaka, Bushuyama 3 0 - 2 0 - 1 1 Hamanishiki 0 0 - <