specialweek 2

The first time I saw Hakuho go down I thought it was more Koshikudake and Ikioi had little to do with the loss. Perhaps Coup d'toe.

So when was the last time 2 kinboshi were given up same day on 2 occasions same basho? So 99 day 1 and day 11 but not the same Yokozuna on both occasions. That would be Taka/Waka in 98 Kyushu.

So when was the last time 2 kinboshi were given up same day on 2 occasions same basho?

This is the first time for Hakuho to give up 2 kinboshi in same basho is it not? Kyujo looks a possibility.

2 kinboshi on 2 different days same basho.

Let's not forget, day 1 was a freebie for him. Let's see what happens when he has his matches with the big boys. Also, first kinboshi for Tochiozan in ten years! http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/1677549.html Might be 10 basho not 10 years as he was in makushita 10 years ago.

Some guy on NHK that thankfully seemed to disappear after the nakairi. English broadcast? Sure it is not a hijacked version. NHK has different announcers on different days.

Yes, a passenger but nothing to do with his delay in coming back.

Time constraints and contract deal. Only 23 mins segment.

Homarenishiki-pass. Masunoyama-injured again, AFAIK. Maybe someone knows better. Masunoyama looks another 4 months but he wants to come back sooner.

Thanks for correcting and admitting the mistake. Understood.

Editing post post won't cover up your poor attention to detail.

Kakuryu still listed day 2 in English site.

My guess is that the replays will begin with Shodai vs Ikioi on Day 1. So there will not be a highlights package including first 10 bouts unless something special happens in earlier bouts.

Top effort for so long bringing sumo in your distinctive style Kinta. The 23 mins will cover only last 10 bouts plus an exceptional bout on occasions, unusual kimarite etc. NHK have indicated they want it straight and informative so there will be no Kinta isms and there shouldn't be as this style is unique. It could have been on the air years earlier but there were some contract issues that had to be resolved.

1:30/7:30/13:30/17:30

Like all good judges, before it happens. Curious, what is with your signature blog link?

BBQ sounds good. Excellent work as always. Not sure how you use sandpaper on packed clay to rough it up.

Totally agree. If you are trying to provide info fair enough but if it is 'I know stuff but can't tell you', you may want to reassess how you handle situations like this. I see nothing wrong if someone wants to provide information stating that he has knowledge of an event that has occurred. But if the public hears of such an event, it also will demand to have some sort of proof that it has. I also believe that even if the informant has details of that event, he should not be held accountable for refusing to provide them if he feels it's the duty of others to do so. The public has a strong appetite for learning the lurid details of a possible scandal. When those details are withheld or it turns out that there is no scandal at all, we somehow feel cheated. If this situation is important enough, the details will come out sooner or later. If it isn't, we'll all have to stay "cheated". I believe this situation was handled as well as possible and there is no reason to reassess the way it was. The point is it is a public forum. What is the benefit of making mention of the fact that you know something but can't say. Just keep it to yourself.

Maybe 6 months this time, the knee needs long term recovery.

Totally agree. If you are trying to provide info fair enough but if it is 'I know stuff but can't tell you', you may want to reassess how you handle situations like this.

He would still need surgery even for ease of getting around sumo or no sumo. One tough sekitori.

Aminishiki out according NSK.

Grandfather pic I believe.