just_some_guy

Don't jinx me! :)

Wow, that would have been a bummer. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll bump everyone up and put Terunofuji at the bottom.

In order of most points (top) to least (bottom): Kaisei Ichinojo Sokokurai Kisenosato Tochinoshin Ura Okinoumi Mitakeumi Shodai

x15 Kagayaki x13 Takekaze x11 Tochiozan x10 Chiyoshoma x9 Okinoumi x8 Tochinoshin x7 Ishiura x6 Kotoyuki x5 Ura

Usually a blue line marks the first unread post in a thread, though if it's happening multiple times per thread I don't know what it is.

That would add the possibility of even (4-4) records. I think they prefer to keep it such that everyone has either a losing or winning record.

I was hoping after saving himself from losing his Ozeki rank two basho ago he'd take one (or two, or three..) off to heal a bit. Won't be surprised if we're down to one Ozeki after this next basho.

They'd given thought to "Pretty Darn Good Sumo Tournament" but decided it wasn't as catchy.

That's what he said. Gagamaru and Tochinoshin are Georgians.

I think he makes it back but struggles again upon his return.

Good to see I wasn't completely crazy thinking four is a lot. Thanks for the info.

So if Kisenosato gets promoted and no one retires, we'll have 4 concurrent yokozunae. Will that be the most there's ever been at once or if not what's the record? (Apologies if this should be obvious; I'm new-ish to sumo).

15 Kaisei 13 Chiyootori 11 Tochinoshin 10 Ichinojo 9 Takayasu 8 Gagamaru 7 Sokokurai 6 Kisenosato 5 Osunaarashi

Here's Baruto crushing an apple (or maybe tomato? Can't tell). Take that, apple. Most likely a promo for the upcoming Rizin MMA event.

Are you referring to the pre-bout "HOO!" or does he have another quirk I'm not aware of? I'm not well-versed on Tom Jones-isms.

Kakuryu Y1E Hakuho Y1W Harumafuji Y2E Kisenosato O1E Terunofuji O1W Goeido O2E Kotoshogiku retires.

Y1W, 4, total of 69 wins with a maximum win streak of 11.

O1W.

"Gaga" brings to mind Lady Gaga, which leads me to picture her face on Gagamaru's body, which resulting image is the stuff of nightmares.

This might be stating the obvious, but Aoiyama seems to have a tough road ahead. MK for him this basho, I think.

This is far too realistic for the wild guesses thread ;)

Gives us something to talk about though...

Thanks for the prompt reply. This was brought on by my daughter seeing Chiyoootori's name and saying he should quit hogging up all the o's and leave some for the other guys.

I've noticed your spelling of rikishi shikona differs from that of other sources (Endou vs. Endo, Kotoyuuki vs. Kotoyuki, etc.); is this to help with pronunciation or is there another reason?

That was indeed my intention. Thanks for double-checking though.