Kyushu 2022 discussion (results)

[Eikokurai]

I'm torn now. I really want the tomoesen, but I also want WTK to get 9-6 to keep the Ozeki bid kindling. True, 9-6 is not a strong middle basho, but if he has a great January, then 11-4 > 9-6 could be enough. 8-7 less likely.

[Eikokurai]

Shodai can't even manage the minimum KK, ending 6-9 like Mitakeumi. Shodai will need to come back in the new year a different man if he wants a hope at 10 wins.

[Katooshu]

That was a hell of a tachiai from Hokutofuji....jeez

I will LOL though if Shodai regains ozeki in January, it seems like a very Shodai thing to do 

[Eikokurai]

2 minutes ago, Katooshu said:

That was a hell of a tachiai from Hokutofuji....jeez

I will LOL though if Shodai regains ozeki in January, it seems like a very Shodai thing to do 

Not content with simply escaping kadoban every second basho, bored Shodai set himself a new challenge: to escape Ozekiwake every third basho.

Edited November 27, 2022 by Eikokurai

[Kaninoyama]

Here we go...

[Rocks]

This helps Takayasu.

[hakutorizakura]

3-way playoff!! Wow!

[Eikokurai]

Tomoesen!

[Benihana]

31 minutes ago, Benihana said:

Takakeisho still needs to win for that to happen. I wouldn't bet a single dime on him. He lost the last 4 to Wakatakakage.

Oh FFS!

[Akinomaki]

Takakeisho has less time to recover, but his type of sumo is more efficient. I guess he'll get the two wins easier

[Kaito]

1 minute ago, Benihana said:

Oh FFS!

To be fair to Keisho, Wakatakakage did put his hand down in one of those 4 "wins".

[Rocks]

winning 3 tough matches is a lot, especially if injured. Advantage Takayasu I think. 

[Hakuryuho]

While everyone is eagerly awaiting the tomoesen, I have to give a shoutout to Shimazuumi down in Juryo who managed
to secure his KK today after an abysmal 3-7 start. 

Commendable perserverance and fighting spirit shown by him!

[Eikokurai]

4 minutes ago, Rocks said:

winning 3 tough matches is a lot, especially if injured. Advantage Takayasu I think. 

Two wins required, but back to back.

Edit: I guess you're counting the previous ones.

Edited November 27, 2022 by Eikokurai

[Rocks]

Just now, Eikokurai said:

Two wins required, but back to back.

They've all fought once already.

[Kaninoyama]

Takakeisho was visibly winded when drawing for order. Caught a huge break by going second.

[Akinomaki]

Lucky, Takakeisho is still out of breath, but he isn't in the first bout

[Benihana]

BOOM!

And another FFS! I hope Takayasu is not injured too bad.

[Eikokurai]

Oh, Abi, you little bugger. What have you done?

[Chartorenji]

Well, that might be the craziest way to start a playoff. Dude is really concussed.

[rhyen]

That is a mental breakdown more than a concussion

[Rocks]

You've got to be kidding.

[Eikokurai]

Well, now I hope Takakeisho smokes Abi into row three. Nothing illegal, and Takayasu's head hit his armpit, but henka is a cheap way to win in these circumstance.

Edited November 27, 2022 by Eikokurai

[Kaninoyama]

If it's come to this, let's go Abi!

[Chartorenji]

Just now, rhyen said:

That is a mental breakdown more than a concussion

his head slammed down badly, idk.