Kintamayama 45,116 Posted January 20, 2006 Shunketsu -- Otsukasa Tamakasuga -- Wakatoba Katayama -- Kyokushuzan Takamisakari -- Tochisakae Wakanosato -- Kotoshogiku Kisenosato -- Yoshikaze Toyozakura -- Toyonoshima Tosanoumi -- Futeno Aminishiki -- Kitazakura Kasugao -- Dejima Jumonji -- Asasekiryu Iwakiyama -- Tochinohana Roho -- Kakizoe Miyabiyama -- Takekaze Kasuganishiki -- Tokitenku Kyokutenho -- Kokkai Hakurozan -- Tamanoshima Kotomitsuki -- Ama Tokitsuumi -- Hakuho Tochiazuma -- Hokutoriki Asashoryu -- Kotooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 125 Posted January 20, 2006 after today's shocking result i don't know what to expect from now on. Asa is 90% out of the yusho race (i doubt Azuma can lose to Riki) but he could play a major factor on day 15, in order to see a kettei-sen. amazing basho and most probably a new yusho winner after a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamaneko 2 Posted January 20, 2006 Im not sure what sup with asa. Didnt seem like himself today, despite that being a great move by Ama. So, if he is injured, then i doubt he can beat tochiazuma on the last day. Of course my dream would be kotooshu beating asa tomorrow, hokutoriki beating tochiazuma, hakuho beating Tokitsuumi, then on the final day, Kotooshu beating hakuho, Asa beating tochiazuma, and then having a playoff between kotooshu, hakuho, tochiazuma, and either tokitsumi or hokutoriki with Osh coming out on top. (Clapping wildly...) Ha, wishful thinking. What most likely will happen is, osh might beat asa tomorrow, tochiazuma definately beating hokutoriki, hakuho beating tokisumi, and then tochiazuma beating asa on the final day to win yusho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying_Monkey 0 Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) I agree. I think Tochiazuma has it in the bag now, due to lots of luck and without ever really thrilling us at all... Edited January 20, 2006 by Flying_Monkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 125 Posted January 20, 2006 4 losses in a row for Asa ???? another "Aki 2004" ? i find it difficult Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamaneko 2 Posted January 20, 2006 yeah, im only saying it because he really seems to be hurting with that arm...i dont know what else could be the reason for looking to be going at 80% speed/strength today, plus having his whole arm all bandaged up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying_Monkey 0 Posted January 20, 2006 yeah, im only saying it because he really seems to be hurting with that arm...i dont know what else could be the reason for looking to be going at 80% speed/strength today, plus having his whole arm all bandaged up. Hakuho really messed him up with that armlock throw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xris 2 Posted January 20, 2006 I agree. I think Tochiazuma has it in the bag now, due to lots of luck and without ever really thrilling us at all... Due to good sumo. Nothing more. Against Hakuho and Kotoosho, he was pushing them outside, not the opposite. No luck there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanvean 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Definietly agree with you, Xris. Tochiazuma showed good, solid sumo this basho. It seems however, that he is not the most liked rikishi, at least on this forum. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,185 Posted January 20, 2006 Definietly agree with you, Xris. Tochiazuma showed good, solid sumo this basho. It seems however, that he is not the most liked rikishi, at least on this forum. ;) Maybe it is so. But there definitely are Tochiazuma supporters on this forum, they just aren't that vocal than those of other rikishi. At least he is my favorite rikishi since Hakuho weighed just estimated 40 kg, and I know I am not the only one as other longtime forum members also like him a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AsaMoe 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Actually, there are Tochiazuma supporters. But, 1) Asashoryu is the outstanding rikishi in the last year and no one at the moment could match his skill. Any other rikishi will always be compared with him and will look mediocre. 2) Unlike Hakuho and Kotoosho Tochiazuma is not young any more. That is, he has already reached his maximum skill. And noone would ever say something like: "he will be better than Asashoryu, when he is more experienced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zuikakuyama 1 Posted January 20, 2006 As I have already said on day 2, Asashoryu just did not have the glow of a champion this basho, and it was just a matter of someone stepping up with a sufficiently good record and take the yusho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,116 Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Definietly agree with you, Xris. Tochiazuma showed good, solid sumo this basho. It seems however, that he is not the most liked rikishi, at least on this forum. ;) Maybe it is so. But there definitely are Tochiazuma supporters on this forum, they just aren't that vocal than those of other rikishi. At least he is my favorite rikishi since Hakuho weighed just estimated 40 kg, and I know I am not the only one as other longtime forum members also like him a lot. I am definitely a Tochiazuma fan, although it's Asa and him both for me. And for those members with a selective memory-I suggest you go back and watch his bouts day after day and see how dominant he was and stop whining about how he robbed Hakuhou of a win. He won 11 other matches, you know. Edited January 20, 2006 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeokage 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Tochiazuma = quiet, calm, focused and seemingly relaxed on the dohyo... just like his supporters here! v(^-^)v Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanvean 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Happy to hear that, as I'm Zuma's fan too. And sorry for the premature statement. (Jumping in ecstasy...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bishonohana 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Tochiazuma = quiet, calm, focused and seemingly relaxed on the dohyo... just like his supporters here! v(^-^)v (Jumping in ecstasy...) (Praying...) He shows solid great sumo when he is not hurt. We do love him! (Sigh...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mmikasazuma 12 Posted January 20, 2006 We do love him! (Praying...) Oh yes, very much... (Jumping in ecstasy...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koriyama 0 Posted January 20, 2006 We do love him! (Sigh...) Oh yes, very much... (Praying...) He Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coo-cook 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Tochiazuma is strong like a bull. Second, he is a very smart tactician...always looking for opponents mistakes and same time very cautious not to make mistakes and risky moves himself....That makes his sumo very boring against low ranked rikishi....but, very unpredictable and exciting with high rankers... His sumo is like playing chess...or watching a political triller. (Pulling hair...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coo-cook 0 Posted January 20, 2006 Why Tochiazuma don't get Kotomitsuki (who has been always dangerious to Zuma) as opponent on day 14? (In other words: An ozeki skipping a bout with sekiwake) Because of Hokutoriki and Tokitsuumi ?...or because of ...(never mind) Some may ask same thing relative to Hakuho...whether he should've been get Roho on day 14?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) I do not include Tochiazuma among my favorite rikishi, but I will be very happy to see him take the Yusho with a 14-1. My renewed access to sumo started about the time that he was promoted to ozeki. I especially like strong yotsu sumo, and he is one of the best. My negative impression of him has been that he is content to be an ozeki, and tends to fold his blanket after he gets his eight and the yusho is not on the line for him. He is prone to injury, and takes no unnecessary chances. He is running hot this basho, and I would like to see him rewarded for it. (Sign of approval) Edited January 21, 2006 by Asojima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taka 33 Posted January 21, 2006 Yeah count me in as another long time Tochiazuma fan/admirer. It's definitely him and Hakuho I root for the most these days (and Ama and Tamanoshima!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naganoyama 5,911 Posted January 21, 2006 Shame not to see Tochiazuma vs Kotomitsuki. Their head-to-head record is Tochiazuma 7-11 Kotomitsuki. In the absence of Kaio, Tochiazuma doesn't have to fight many rikishi that he has a negative record against. (Asashoryu, Kotomitsuki, Hakuho) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
