sekitori 492 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Kintamayama called last year's Aki basho the Wacky basho. This one is even weirder. It should be titled "Wackier Than Ever" or "Aki basho 2019--The 'Weirdness Continues". Or maybe we should take a tip from movie sequel titles and call it "Wacky II", "Son of Wacky", or "Return of the Wackiness". However it's described, this basho is fascinating. Actually, there is a real movie title that characterizes it perfectly--"That's Entertainment!". Edited September 21, 2019 by sekitori Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwale 419 Posted September 21, 2019 2 hours ago, sekitori said: Kintamayama called last year's Aki basho the Wacky basho. This one is even weirder. It should be titled "Wackier Than Ever" or "Aki basho 2019--The 'Weirdness Continues". Or maybe we should take a tip from movie sequel titles and call it "Wacky II", "Son of Wacky", or "Return of the Wackiness". However it's described, this basho is fascinating. Actually, there is a real movie title that characterizes it perfectly--"That's Entertainment!". Wacky Aki 2: Electric Boogaloo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,644 Posted September 21, 2019 The last time 9 people were within one of the lead on day 14 was the 1998 Natsu basho (Wakanohana III emerged the victor in that one). https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/201909200000791.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted September 21, 2019 Watching makushita this afternoon, I'm struck by how even shimpan Furiwake is able to explain mono-ii decisions much more clearly than Onomatsu (who has not been missed). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Man Hoshoryu looks nervous fighting the first bout in juryo to try and get his kachikoshi. And he's done it! Edited September 21, 2019 by Otokonoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted September 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: Man Hoshoryu looks nervous fighting the first bout in juryo to try and get his kachikoshi. And he's done it! I just saw the ending which Hoshoryu looked cool, calm, and collected. To me, he carries on like he deserves to be in Makuuchi. Perhaps, he's the future of Mongolian post Hak and Kak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,212 Posted September 21, 2019 37 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: Watching makushita this afternoon, I'm struck by how even shimpan Furiwake is able to explain mono-ii decisions much more clearly than Onomatsu (who has not been missed). Despite his supposed social anxiety, Furiwake has been a TV commentator as well and he does that job pretty well too, so I'm not really surprised. He seems a pretty bright guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted September 21, 2019 Ikioi wins again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted September 21, 2019 Ikioi! I knew he will take the juryo yusho! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midoriyama 35 Posted September 21, 2019 Just doing some banzuke query research and there is a good chance that Hoshoryu gets Juryo 14 spot in November :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted September 21, 2019 Wow, as much as I don't like Takagenji, he did well against Terutsuyoshi. Match of the day so far. Enho gets his 2nd KK in a row. But his opponents are learning to prevent Enho to get underneath which does not bode well for Enho's future. Enho is not going to beat much bigger opponents from a distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,998 Posted September 21, 2019 Highest-ranked KK for Kotoyuki in three years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted September 21, 2019 Tomokaze's first makekoshi, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,712 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Great sumo there from Asanoyama against a game Tomokaze to stay in the yusho race. Tomokaze with his first-ever makekoshi. Edited September 21, 2019 by Kaninoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted September 21, 2019 32 minutes ago, Asashosakari said: Highest-ranked KK for Kotoyuki in three years. He was never the same after he got married .... Asanoyama and Tomokaze (even in defeat today) look like they are the real thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,712 Posted September 21, 2019 Hokutofuji completes an incredible comeback from 6 straight losses with 7 straight wins for kachikoshi. NHK reports that he is only the second rikishi ever to do so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaioshoryu 62 Posted September 21, 2019 Great KK for Hokutofuji! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Wow, the fans should demand their money back on that henka by Aoiyama. No fun in that $!@# Edited September 21, 2019 by robnplunder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,916 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) There is a saying where i come from. May lightning strike you while taking a dump. Today he deserves it. Edited September 21, 2019 by Benihana 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,712 Posted September 21, 2019 Other than Asanoyama, all of the 9-4 rikishi have lost today, making the final day less exciting than it potentially could have been.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted September 21, 2019 Looked like Okinoumi's elbow hit first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,712 Posted September 21, 2019 Wow, that was a bit of a controversial end to the Okinoumi - Endo match. Former Tochinonada Shimpan called Endo's heel out. It didn't look quite that obvious on the replay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,916 Posted September 21, 2019 What the hell? Endo's heel was out? No way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted September 21, 2019 Hmm. Endo got robbed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainoyama 1,157 Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) The gyoji saw the shinpan raise his hand so pointed towards Okinoumi but looking at the replay the shinpan was wrong... A mono-ii was needed at least to have another look and explain to the crowd. Endo got robbed. Edited September 21, 2019 by Rainoyama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
