Zentoryu 154 Posted March 13, 2005 Here we go again... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 21 1,155,000 Takamisakari 8 440,000 Kotomitsuki 6 330,000 Kaio 4 220,000 Jumonji 4 220,000 Kyhokushuzan 3 165,000 Chiyotaikai 2 110,000 8 tied at 1 55,000 The Golden Boy starts Haru 2005 winning the 21 kensho placed on his bout with Kotooshu. This is two short of the 23 he earned on shonichi last basho, but still a high total nonetheless. Robocop holds second place, picking up 8 kensho in his opener. Kotomitsuki's surprise henka on Tochiazuma nets him 6. Jumonji is the surprise day 1 entrant on this list, picking up 4 kensho in a win over Roho, who continues to receive strong sponser backing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 14, 2005 After Day 2... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 31 1,705,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Takamisakari 8 440,000 Kaio 7 385,000 Kotomitsuki 6 330,000 Kokkai 6 330,000 Kyokutenho 5 275,000 Jumonji 4 220,000 Kyokushuzan 3 165,000 Tokitsuumi 3 165,000 Asashoryu added 10 kensho to his total today, three fewer than he got on day two last basho, but still better than the total number anyone else has gotten in the first two days of this basho combined. Tamanoshima makes a very rare appearance in the top 10 courtesy of a win over Takamisakari. Kokkai joins him thanks to a surprise win over Sekiwake Hakuho. Kyokutenho surprised Tochiazuma to move into the top group of kensho winners as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 15, 2005 After Day 3... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 39 2,145,000 Takamisakari 16 880,000 Kaio 10 550,000 Tochiazuma 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Kotomitsuki 6 330,000 Kokkai 6 330,000 Kyokutenho 5 275,000 Tochinonada 4 220,000 Jumonji 4 220,000 The man with the 24-karat mawashi netted "only" 8 kensho on day 3. Takamisakari was able to match him with 8 kensho in his win over Kasugao. Tochiazuma also brought home 8 thanks to his first win of the tournament, defeating Kotooshu. Tochinonada makes his first appearance on the list, taking advantage of a win over the struggling Hakuho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 15, 2005 BTW, could one of the mods provide a link to this thread from the Basho Tracker post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjoboshi 2 Posted March 15, 2005 After Day 3...The man with the 24-karat mawashi netted "only" 8 kensho on day 3. Takamisakari was able to match him with 8 kensho in his win over Kasugao. Tochiazuma also brought home 8 thanks to his first win of the tournament, defeating Kotooshu. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably I'm wrong but I think that I counted nine kensho on the Asashoryu (or was it Tochiazuma?) bout - at least I remember myself wondering that there was only one more kensho than on the Takamisakari bout - but again I might be wrong ;). Anjoboshi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 15, 2005 (edited) After Day 3...The man with the 24-karat mawashi netted "only" 8 kensho on day 3. Takamisakari was able to match him with 8 kensho in his win over Kasugao. Tochiazuma also brought home 8 thanks to his first win of the tournament, defeating Kotooshu. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably I'm wrong but I think that I counted nine kensho on the Asashoryu (or was it Tochiazuma?) bout - at least I remember myself wondering that there was only one more kensho than on the Takamisakari bout - but again I might be wrong ;). Anjoboshi <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nikkan Sports (the source for this info) occasionally makes a mistake in their kensho counts. So it wouldn't surprise me. Usually it gets fixed at some point, if there was indeed a mistake made. Edited March 15, 2005 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 16, 2005 After Day 4... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 49 2,695,000 Takamisakari 26 1,430,000 Tochiazuma 13 715,000 Kaio 10 550,000 Kotomitsuki 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Kokkai 6 330,000 Kyokutenho 5 275,000 Kakizoe 4 220,000 Tochinonada 4 220,000 Tokitsuumi 4 220,000 Jumonji 4 220,000 Takamisakari kept pace with the Yokozuna again on day 4. Both rikishi took home 10 kensho in their respective victories. Tochiazuma was the only other big mover as he added 5 to his total, passing Kaio for 3rd place. Kakizoe makes his first appearance on the list, while Tokitsuumi is back after a one day abscence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 17, 2005 After Day 5... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 60 3,300,000 Takamisakari 26 1,430,000 Tochiazuma 13 715,000 Kaio 13 715,000 Buyuzan 9 495,000 Kotomitsuki 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Tosanoumi 8 440,000 Kokkai 6 330,000 Kyokutenho 5 275,000 Tochinonada 5 275,000 Buyuzan upended Takamisakari to jump into the top 5. Tosanoumi's win over Ozeki Tochiazuma allowed him to appear in the top 10 for the first time this basho. Kaio added 3 to his total to pull even with the stationary Tochiazuma in 3rd place. No other big changes in the top-10, outside of Asa adding 11 more to his total. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasugaran 0 Posted March 18, 2005 This is really interesting info, thanks Zentoryu. It really "pays" to beat Taka I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 18, 2005 (edited) After Day 6... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 70 3,850,000 Takamisakari 34 1,870,000 Tochiazuma 20 1,100,000 Kaio 16 880,000 Buyuzan 9 495,000 Kotomitsuki 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Tosanoumi 8 440,000 Kokkai 6 330,000 Kyokutenho 5 275,000 Tochinonada 5 275,000 Hardly any changes in the top ten today. Robocop's win over Takanowaka netted 8 more kensho for him, while Ozeki Tochiazuma added 7 kensho to his total after defeating Kakizoe. Tochi is proving once again to be the 3rd most popular rikishi amongst the sponsers, and certainly the most popular among the Ozeki, as he is averaging 6.7 kensho per win. By comparison, Kaio has only 16 kensho from 5 wins and Chiyotaikai hasn't even registered on the kensho radar yet despite 4 wins from him. Interesting note: Juryo rikishi don't often get the chance to fight for kensho. Kotoshogiku did last night and made the most of it. He won the two kensho placed on his bout with Tokitsuumi (another rikishi who is often popular with the sponsers). So Koto gets a little extra pocket change ($572 USD) from his trip up to Makuuchi. Nice. (Shaking head...) Edited March 18, 2005 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 125 Posted March 18, 2005 Tamanoshima needs to get more popular .... 6 wins and 8 kensho is not good .... (the 8 kensho i mean, not the 6 wins) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 18, 2005 Tamanoshima needs to get more popular .... 6 wins and 8 kensho is not good .... (the 8 kensho i mean, not the 6 wins) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And all 8 kensho came in one win over Takamisakari... (Shaking head...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattjila 0 Posted March 18, 2005 For some reason I had this feeling that Asashoryu was doing much worse this basho than last. Instead, I look and see he had 74 by Day 6 last basho. So, 70 isn't too far off. I wonder if he goes zensho if he can beat 282 this being Osaka? With Kaio doing well, a Asa-Kaio match late in the basho might bring in a big haul. A 14-0 v. 13-1 senshuraku would probably rewrite the single-day record. Perchance to dream... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 18, 2005 (edited) For some reason I had this feeling that Asashoryu was doing much worse this basho than last. Instead, I look and see he had 74 by Day 6 last basho. So, 70 isn't too far off.I wonder if he goes zensho if he can beat 282 this being Osaka? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nikkan sports added 8 kensho to his total from last basho, bringing it up to 290. I have no idea if it was just a typo on their part, or if they were truly adjusting his numbers, but there you have it. (Shaking head...) Edited March 18, 2005 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 19, 2005 After Day 7... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 88 4,840,000 Takamisakari 45 2,475,000 Tochiazuma 27 1,485,000 Kaio 19 1,045,000 Buyuzan 11 605,000 Kotomitsuki 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Tosanoumi 8 440,000 Kotonowaka 7 385,000 Chiyotaikai 6 330,000 Wakanosato 6 330,000 Kokkai 6 330,000 Goldust picked up the 18 kensho placed on his tilt with Dejima, though Dejima can take some consulation in being the first to touch the 24-karat mawashi. Not much else changed in the top five as the leaders all won. The major changes came at the bottom of the standings as Wakanosato, Chiyotaikai and Kotonowaka all make their first appearances on the list. In the case of Chiyo, this makes only 6 kensho from 5 wins, not good for an Ozeki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Araiguma_Rascal 0 Posted March 20, 2005 I believe I counted 30! for the for the Asashouryuu-Iwakiyama bout today. Maybe because Iwakiyama beat him 2 basho ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kotooshu_bulgaria 0 Posted March 20, 2005 Well, he was close to beating him this time as well, must have been stimulated by all this kensho! :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 466 Posted March 20, 2005 I believe I counted 30! for the for the Asashouryuu-Iwakiyama bout today. Maybe because Iwakiyama beat him 2 basho ago? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> a i guess it was because it was nakabi and therefore a sunday....more spectators to reach with a nice kensho-sign Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 20, 2005 I believe I counted 30! for the for the Asashouryuu-Iwakiyama bout today. Maybe because Iwakiyama beat him 2 basho ago? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gernobono is correct. Asa's bouts on Nakabi always draw a lot of kensho, regardless of the opponent (though the absolute number has been getting higher recently). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 20, 2005 (edited) After Day 8... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 118 6,490,000 Takamisakari 45 2,475,000 Tochiazuma 34 1,870,000 Kaio 24 1,320,000 Buyuzan 12 660,000 Kotomitsuki 9 495,000 Wakanosato 8 440,000 Tosanoumi 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 Kotonowaka 8 440,000 As already mentioned, the Yokozuna picked up 30 kensho in his Nakabi win over Iwakiyama, 3 more than the 27 that he won on Nakabi of last basho against Kotomitsuki. Tochiazuma and Kaio added 7 and 5 kensho respectively to their totals, while Takamisakari fell to defeat against Roho and was unable to add to his. Buyuzan has picked up 3 kensho over the last two days to remain a surprising 5th place in the standings. Also somewhat surprisingly, the bout between Kotomitsuki and Ozeki Chiyotaikai had only one kensho, which Mickey won. Edited March 20, 2005 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryukaze 0 Posted March 21, 2005 Yessir that "Takamisakari" fellow is a smart man antics an all, you'd think more rikishi would do all they can to become "likeable" by the fans and sponsors alike in return for more kensho $$$, as a good tournament for him can really pay off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naifuzan 1 Posted March 21, 2005 Yessir that "Takamisakari" fellow is a smart man antics an all, you'd think more rikishi would do all they can to become "likeable" by the fans and sponsors alike in return for more kensho $$$, as a good tournament for him can really pay off. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It has given him some trouble tho, in that every rikishi wants to beat him really badly, since it's always a bunch of kensho on the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 21, 2005 After Day 9... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 134 7,370,000 Takamisakari 54 2,970,000 Tochiazuma 34 1,870,000 Kaio 26 1,430,000 Tosanoumi 13 715,000 Buyuzan 12 660,000 Roho 10 550,000 Kotonowaka 10 550,000 Kotomitsuki 9 495,000 Wakanosato 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 8 440,000 The Yokozuna continues to pile on the kensho with 16 more in the win over Kokkai on day 9. Takamisakari earned the 9 kensho placed on his bout with Toyonoshima. Even if he doesn't win another bout, this basho has already been a highly profitable one for him. Tosanoumi's surprise win over Hakuho netted him 5 kensho and moved him into the top five, while Roho makes his first appearance of the basho in the overall top ten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted March 22, 2005 After Day 10... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 149 8,195,000 Takamisakari 51 2,805,000 Tochiazuma 34 1,870,000 Kaio 26 1,430,000 Tosanoumi 20 1,100,000 Roho 13 715,000 Buyuzan 12 660,000 Hakuho 10 550,000 Kotonowaka 10 550,000 Miyabiyama 9 495,000 Wakanosato 9 495,000 Kotomitsuki 9 495,000 Nikkan adjusted Takamisakari's kensho total downwards to 51. Again, I have no idea if this is just a typo on their part, or if they are actually fixing his total due to an earlier miscalculation. Tosanoumi jumped into the top 5 thanks to his win over the aforementioned Robocop, while Hakuho and Miyabiyama are making their first appearences on the list this basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattjila 0 Posted March 22, 2005 Asashoryu 149 8,195,000So far, Asa is in step with the last basho at 149 on day 10. I was wondering if any sponsors were holding back their kensho for a possible zensho senshuraku match, but he seems to be generating the same numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
