2016 Natsu - THE UNDERDOG GAME (TUG) - ENTRY LINK, TORIKUMI & STAN

[Achiyama]

Deadline for Day 7 has expired.

25 Gamers submitted their picks. Here they are:

Achiyama 5/13/2016 2:08 AM Takayasu (Endo)

Gernobono 5/13/2016 2:17 AM Nishikigi (Gagamaru)

Jakusotsu 5/13/2016 2:34 AM Yoshikaze (Nishikigi)

Shimodahito 5/13/2016 3:26 AM Tochiozan (Yoshikaze)

Wamahada 5/13/2016 4:51 AM Sokokurai (Nishikigi)

Suwihuto 5/13/2016 5:59 AM Endo (Nishikigi)

Pandaazuma 5/13/2016 6:31 AM Endo (Toyonoshima)

Gurowake 5/13/2016 7:02 AM Endo (Yoshikaze)

Itachi 5/13/2016 7:26 AM Yoshikaze (Takayasu)

Kotoshikona 5/13/2016 7:56 AM Endo (Sokukorai)

Tenshinhan 5/13/2016 9:22 AM Yoshikaze (Shodai)

Shokikogi 5/13/2016 10:04 AM Endo (Takayasu)

Flohru 5/13/2016 10:10 AM Endo (Takayasu)

Katunazuma 5/13/2016 1:04 PM Endo (Yoshikaze)

Pitinosato 5/13/2016 1:28 PM Endo (Sokokurai)

Holleshoryu 5/13/2016 1:59 PM Takayasu (Yoshikaze)

Mmikasazuma 5/13/2016 3:34 PM Takayasu (Shodai)

Kuroimori 5/13/2016 4:07 PM Takayasu (Shodai)

Jejima 5/13/2016 5:45 PM Nishikigi (Yoshikaze)

Fujisan 5/13/2016 5:52 PM Tochiozan (Endo)

Senkoho 5/13/2016 7:06 PM Endo (Tochiozan)

Chishafuwaku 5/13/2016 7:11 PM Endo (Takayasu)

Andonishiki 5/13/2016 8:40 PM Shodai (Yoshikaze)

Gaijingai 5/13/2016 8:53 PM Tochiozan (Endo)

ScreechingOwl 5/13/2016 9:37 PM Yoshikaze (Endo)

Did not submit his picks:

McBugger

Edited May 14, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

^{Here is the Torikumi for Nakabi (Day 8):}

^{The link with the Entry form for Nakabi (Day 8) will be posted a little bit later.}

11 -- Kotoshogiku(vs. Harumafuji)

17 -- Kotoyuki(vs. Hakuho)

7 -- Kaisei(vs. Ikioi)

14 -- Okinoumi(vs. Terunofuji)

6 -- Shodai(vs. Takarafuji)

22 -- Ichinojo(vs. Goeido)

29 -- Aoiyama(vs. Kakuryu)

25 -- Yoshikaze(vs. Kisenosato)

17 -- Takayasu(vs. Myogiryu)

14 -- Osunaarashi(vs. Tochinoshin)

12 -- Mitakeumi(vs. Tochiozan)

13 -- Sokokurai(vs. Tamawashi)

15 -- Daieisho(vs. Takanoiwa)

10 -- Amuru(vs. Sadanoumi)

13 -- Daishomaru(vs. Tokushoryu)

13 -- Hidenoumi(vs. Chiyootori)

13 -- Seiro(vs. Takekaze)

26 -- Gagamaru(vs. Toyonoshima)

16 -- Endo(vs. Shohozan)

9 -- Chiyotairyu(vs. Nishikigi)

Edited May 14, 2016 by Achiyama

[kuroimori]

British humour can be very tricky to follow...I've had quite a few problems over the years in Japan with it! ;)

That's true not only with british humour but basically with almost all kinds of huomur.

And my japanese "oyaji-gyagu" have only been tolerated because of the "gaijin bonus"...

I can't forget the non-reaction and frozen faces of my Japanese friends after telling jokes - priceless....

[kuroimori]

it's a monkey survey for cryin' out loud.... fun thicko times! I like it's uniqueness. Take a deep breath Achiyama-san. You're doing well with the new approach. These are elbows in the ribs, not pricks to the heart.

Now to figure out how to put some monkey business in the TORCH game.... hmmmm........

I want mine to say, "This survey may have accepted your entry...confirmation is pending, but no need to submit again....thank you."

(Osh...)

I already see 3.5 miles of scrolling down the selection list... ;-)

Just kidding, I appreciate your considering to enhance the entry method - but is it worth the effort for just 1 entry per year?

[Achiyama]

Here is the link for submitting your picks for Nakabi (Day 8):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GGBSZ6V

[Achiyama]

Submitted picks:

Achiyama 5/14/2016 2:03 AM PST

Edited May 14, 2016 by Achiyama

[Gurowake]

Sokokurai vs. Tamawashi is not available on the first pick list, but is on the back-up. That at least tells me the points it's worth and that it's not one to go for, but other people might have different ideas.

[kotoshikona]

Also yesterday's 'Takekaze vs Mitakeumi' is still available in today's pick list.

Thanks for all the hard work Achiyama.

[Achiyama]

Thank you Gurowake and Kotoshikona for catching the errors in the Entry form for Nakabi.

Human errors which I blame the fatigue for.

I usually use the Entry form from the previous day and then update it. I had to double check the form before posting it.

I appreciate your eagle eyes and catching the errors.

I fixed the Entry form. If somebody wants to pick these Underdogs, please, re-submit your picks.

Regards,

Achiyama

Edited May 14, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

Submitted picks:
Achiyama 5/14/2016 2:03 AM PST

I won't be able to write down detailed confirmation of your pick submitting time, because I am in hurry going to Safeco field to watch the hot Mariners.
I'll do it later.
Just for your information I received the picks from 16 Gamers:

Achiyama
Jakusotsu
Pandaazuma
Flohru
Suwihuto
Shokikogi
Gurowake
Kuroimori
Kotoshikona
Shimodahito
Wamahada
Katunazuma
Itachi
Gernobono
Holleshoryu
Mmikasazuma

From Safeco field:
10 more picks, total 26 picks are in.

Tenshinhan
McBugger - welcome back
Pitinosato
Fujisan
Senkoho
Jejima
Andonishiki
Chishafuwaku
ScreechingOwl
Gaijingai

All picks are in.

There are around 2 mins till the Deadline for Nakabi picks.

Good Luck Everybody!

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

Day 7 - Same scoring day as Day 6 - 16 Gamers (61.5%) got points.

1 big bandwagon of Endo with 10 riders which arrived safely at the Finish line.

Pick of the day - 26 points for Shodai who defeated ailing Terunofuji including 5 Golden Bonus points. The bold move of choosing Shodai was made by Andonishiki. Congrats!

1 (one) Gamer - Andonishiki, got Golden Bonus points, keeping the tradition. Congrats!

Here are the Standings for Day 7:

Player	Pick	Points	GBoP	Total
Andonishiki	Shodai	21	5	26
Jejima	Nishikigi	24	0	24
Gernobono	Nishikigi	24	0	24
Pandaazuma	Endo	18	0	18
Suwihuto	Endo	18	0	18
Gurowake	Endo	18	0	18
Shokikogi	Endo	18	0	18
Flohru	Endo	18	0	18
Pitinosato	Endo	18	0	18
Kotoshikona	Endo	18	0	18
Chishafuwaku	Endo	18	0	18
Senkoho	Endo	18	0	18
Katunazuma	Endo	18	0	18
Shimodahito	Tochiozan	16	0	16
Gaijingai	Tochiozan	16	0	16
Fujisan	Tochiozan	16	0	16
Tenshinhan	Yoshikaze	0	0	0
Jakusotsu	Yoshikaze	0	0	0
Mmikasazuma	Takayasu	0	0	0
Achiyama	Takayasu	0	0	0
Wamahada	Sokokurai	0	0	0
ScreechingOwl	Yoshikaze	0	0	0
Holleshoryu	Takayasu	0	0	0
Kuroimori	Takayasu	0	0	0
Itachi	Yoshikaze	0	0	0
McBugger	0	0	0	0

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

After Day 7 - Suspense, followed by more suspense.

And history was made:

For the first time we have a Quadrumvirate leading the TUG rankings after Day 7. And also,they are first to reach the 100+ points club for 2016 Natsu.

So, Shimodahito, Suwihuto, Pandaazuma and Jejima are co-Leaders after Day 7 with 100 points.

Flohru stays at 5th place with 95 points.

Gurowake closes the Top-6 with 93 points.

Kotoshikona is at the doorsteps of Top-6 with 88 points.

Here are the Standings after Day 7:

Place	Player	Points
1	Shimodahito	100
1	Suwihuto	100
1	Pandaazuma	100
1	Jejima	100
5	Flohru	95
6	Gurowake	93
7	Kotoshikona	88
8	Chishafuwaku	87
9	Pitinosato	85
9	Gernobono	85
11	Tenshinhan	81
12	Shokikogi	78
13	Fujisan	76
14	Gaijingai	67
15	Katunazuma	65
16	ScreechingOwl	59
16	Senkoho	59
18	Andonishiki	52
19	Holleshoryu	50
20	Achiyama	49
21	Jakusotsu	43
22	Wamahada	40
23	Kuroimori	28
24	Mmikasazuma	26
25	Itachi	23
26	McBugger	20

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

Deadline for Nakabi (Day 8) has expired.

All 26 Gamers submitted their picks. Here they are:

Achiyama 5/14/2016 2:03 AM Aoiyama (Gagamaru)

Jakusotsu 5/14/2016 2:39 AM Gagamaru (Yoshikaze)
Pandaazuma 5/14/2016 5:53 AM Okinoumi (Ichinojo)
Flohru 5/14/2016 6:44 AM Daishomaru (Endo)
Suwihuto 5/14/2016 7:15 AM Gagamaru (Okinoumi)
Shokikogi 5/14/2016 7:45 AM Okinoumi (Seiro)

Gurowake 5/14/2016 8:15 AM Gagamaru (Ichinojo)
Kuroimori 5/14/2016 8:26 AM Okinoumi (Ichinojo)
Kotoshikona 5/14/2016 8:48 AM Gagamaru (Kotoyuki)
Shimodahito 5/14/2016 10:26 AM Okinoumi (Ichinojo)
Wamahada 5/14/2016 11:09 AM Ichinojo (Kotoshogiku)
Katunazuma 5/14/2016 11:21 AM Takayasu (Ichinojo)
Itachi 5/14/2016 11:23 AM Ichinojo (Gagamaru)
Gernobono 5/14/2016 11:43 AM Gagamaru (Okinoumi)
Holleshoryu 5/14/2016 12:06 PM Ichinojo (Daishomaru)

Mmikasazuma 5/14/2016 12:16 PM Daeisho (Daishomaru)
Tenshinhan 5/14/2016 3:39 PM Ichinojo (Endo)
McBugger 5/14/2016 3:51 PM Daeisho (Ichinojo)
Pitinosato 5/14/2016 3:58 PM Sokokurai (Ichinojo)
Fujisan 5/14/2016 4:36 PM Daishomaru (Kaisei)
Senkoho 5/14/2016 5:47 PM Okinoumi (Endo)
Jejima 5/14/2016 6:12 PM Gagamaru (Okinoumi)
Andonishiki 5/14/2016 6:37 PM Okinoumi (Hidenoumi)
Chishafuwaku 5/14/2016 8:12 PM Daeisho (Sokokurai)
ScreechingOwl 5/14/2016 9:21 PM Ichinojo (Okinoumi)
Gaijingai 5/14/2016 9:42 PM Daeisho (Daishomaru)

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Atenzan]

Your little "welcome back" brightened me up. Blagodarya ti Achiyama.

(I had to leave Athens for a few days- WiFi was too much to hope for.)

[Achiyama]

^{Here is the Torikumi for Day 9:}

^{The link with the Entry form for Day 9 will be posted a little bit later.}

11 -- Terunofuji(vs. Kakuryu)

17 -- Ikioi(vs. Hakuho)

19 -- Okinoumi(vs. Harumafuji)

13 -- Myogiryu(vs. Kotoyuki)

12 -- Takarafuji(vs. Kaisei)

22 -- Ichinojo(vs. Kotoshogiku)

7 -- Aoiyama(vs. Shodai)

14 -- Toyonoshima(vs. Yoshikaze)

10 -- Osunaarashi(vs. Tochiozan)

16 -- Mitakeumi(vs. Tochinoshin)

15 -- Sokokurai(vs. Takayasu)

17 -- Chiyootori(vs. Tamawashi)

9 -- Daishomaru(vs. Amuru)

25 -- Hidenoumi(vs. Takanoiwa)

12 -- Nishikigi(vs. Takekaze)

18 -- Seiro(vs. Daieisho)

15 -- Gagamaru(vs. Shohozan)

19 -- Endo(vs. Sadanoumi)

19 -- Chiyotairyu(vs. Tokushoryu)

[Achiyama]

Here is the link for submitting your picks for Day 9:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PRNT7KL

[Achiyama]

Submitted picks:

Achiyama 5/15/2016 2:11 AM PST

[Achiyama]

The Standings Tables for Day 7 (thread #86) and after Day 7 (thread #87) have been posted.

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

Nakabi (Day 8) - Almost the same scoring as the last two days - 15 Gamers (57.7%) got points.

2 bandwagons of 6 riders each - Gagamaru's and Okinoumi's. Both crossed the Finish line safely.

Pick of the day - 26 points for Gagamaru's bandwagoners. Congrats!

1 (one) Gamer - Pitinosato kept the tradition achieving Golden Bonus points. Congrats!

Here are the Standings for Nakabi (Day 8):

Player	Pick	Points	GBoP	Total
Jejima	Gagamaru	26	0	26
Gernobono	Gagamaru	26	0	26
Suwihuto	Gagamaru	26	0	26
Gurowake	Gagamaru	26	0	26
Kotoshikona	Gagamaru	26	0	26
Jakusotsu	Gagamaru	26	0	26
Pitinosato	Sokokurai	13	5	18
Andonishiki	Okinoumi	14	0	14
Pandaazuma	Okinoumi	14	0	14
Shokikogi	Okinoumi	14	0	14
Senkoho	Okinoumi	14	0	14
Shimodahito	Okinoumi	14	0	14
Kuroimori	Okinoumi	14	0	14
Flohru	Daishomaru	13	0	13
Fujisan	Daishomaru	13	0	13
Chishafuwaku	Daieisho	0	0	0
Katunazuma	Takayasu	0	0	0
Gaijingai	Daieisho	0	0	0
Tenshinhan	Ichinojo	0	0	0
Mmikasazuma	Daieisho	0	0	0
Achiyama	Aoiyama	0	0	0
Wamahada	Ichinojo	0	0	0
ScreechingOwl	Ichinojo	0	0	0
Holleshoryu	Ichinojo	0	0	0
Itachi	Ichinojo	0	0	0
McBugger	Daieisho	0	0	0

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

After Nakabi (Day 8) and half of the basho behind - the suspense continued.

The Leading Quadrumvirate turned into a Duo:

Suwihuto and Jejima remained co-Leaders after Day 8 with 126 points.

Gurowake leaped from 6th to 3rd place, becoming the 5th member of 100+ Club, with 119 points.

Shimodahito and Pandaazuma (the members of the Quadrumvirate after Day 7), dropped to 4th place with 114 points.

Kotoshikona joined thae latter two on 4th place by jumping from 7th, and joining the Top-6 and becoming the 6th Gamer to join the 100+ Club with 114 points.

Gernobono is at the doorsteps of Top-6 and is 7th member of 100+ Club with 111 points.

Flohru and Pitinosato are the 8th and 9th members of the 100+ Club with 108 and 103 points, resp.

Here are the Standings after Nakabi (Day 8):

Place	Player	Points
1	Suwihuto	126
1	Jejima	126
3	Gurowake	119
4	Shimodahito	114
4	Pandaazuma	114
4	Kotoshikona	114
7	Gernobono	111
8	Flohru	108
9	Pitinosato	103
10	Shokikogi	92
11	Fujisan	89
12	Chishafuwaku	87
13	Tenshinhan	81
14	Senkoho	73
15	Jakusotsu	69
16	Gaijingai	67
17	Andonishiki	66
18	Katunazuma	65
19	ScreechingOwl	59
20	Holleshoryu	50
21	Achiyama	49
22	Kuroimori	42
23	Wamahada	40
24	Mmikasazuma	26
25	Itachi	23
26	McBugger	20

Edited May 15, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

Deadline for Day 9 has expired.

25 Gamers submitted their picks. Here they are:

Achiyama 5/15/2016 2:11 AM Chiyootori (Endo)

Jakusotsu 5/15/2016 2;16 AM Endo (Hidenoumi)

Katunazuma 5/15/2016 3:57 AM Chiyotairyu (Gagamaru)

Gernobono 5/15/2016 4:14 AM Hidenoumi (Sokokurai)

Shokikogi 5/15/2016 5:08 AM Endo (Chiyotairyu)

Pandaazuma 5/15/2016 5:25 AM Endo (Chiyootori)

Flohru 5/15/2016 6:07 AM Endo (Chiyotairyu)

Gurowake 5/15/2016 6:17 AM Hidenoumi (Endo)

Suwihuto 5/15/2016 8:33 AM Chiyootori (Ichinojo)

Kotoshikona 5/15/2016 8:52 AM Sokokurai (Ikioi)

Holleshoryu 5/15/2016 9:10 AM Endo (Daishomaru)

Itachi 5/15/2016 9:42 AM Ichinojo (Endo)

Gaijingai 5/15/2016 10:44 AM Endo (Daishomaru)

Pitinosato 5/15/2016 10:47 AM Endo (Chiyootori)

Shimodahito 5/15/2016 10:57 AM Endo (Hidenoumi)

Tenshinhan 5/15/2016 11:17 AM Chiyootori (Endo)

Wamahada 5/15/2016 12:57 PM Chiyotairyu (Hidenoumi)

McBugger 5/15/2016 2:42 PM Hidenoumi (Ichinojo)

Fujisan 5/15/2016 2:57 PM Chiyootori (Endo)

Senkoho 5/15/2016 3:20 PM Endo (Hidenoumi)

Mmikasazuma 5/15/2016 4:16 PM Endo (Ichinojo)

Jejima 5/15/2016 4:32 PM Hidenoumi (Endo)

Chishafuwaku 5/15/2016 5:02 PM Hidenoumi (Chiyootori)

ScreechingOwl 5/15/2016 5:06 PM Endo (Ichinojo)

Andonishiki 5/15/2016 9:57 PM Hidenoumi (Chiyotairyu)

Did not submit his picks:

Kuroimori

Edited May 16, 2016 by Achiyama

[Achiyama]

^{Here is the Torikumi for Day 10:}

^{The link with the Entry form for Day 10 will be posted a little bit later}

11 -- Goeido(vs. Harumafuji)

11 -- Terunofuji(vs. Hakuho)

19 -- Okinoumi(vs. Kakuryu)

13 -- Myogiryu(vs. Ikioi)

14 -- Takarafuji(vs. Kotoyuki)

13 -- Shodai(vs. Kaisei)

6 -- Aoiyama(vs. Ichinojo)

13 -- Tamawashi(vs. Yoshikaze)

19 -- Sokokurai(vs. Tochinoshin)

17 -- Daieisho(vs. Tochiozan)

13 -- Sadanoumi(vs. Osunaarashi)

21 -- Takekaze(vs. Takayasu)

24 -- Daishomaru(vs. Takanoiwa)

23 -- Hidenoumi(vs. Toyonoshima)

11 -- Nishikigi(vs. Amuru)

16 -- Seiro(vs. Tokushoryu)

16 -- Gagamaru(vs. Chiyootori)

24 -- Endo(vs. Mitakeumi)

17 -- Chiyotairyu(vs. Shohozan)

[Achiyama]

Here is the link for submitting your picks for Day 10:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8Y3TJ57

[Achiyama]

Submitted picks:

Achiyama 5/16/2016 1:29 AM

[Pandaazuma]

Wow! Looks like everyone lost on day 9!