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Kenning posted:Trade registered for Day 7. According to tradition, you ensured he got his first loss of the basho. My brand of sumo is nothing if not consistently disappointing.
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I think this is my best first week thus far. Looking forward to tanking in week 2!
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Jul 15, 2023 22:36
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The flex by Hoshoryu after that was sick. Let 'em know!
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net work error posted:The flex by Hoshoryu after that was sick. Let 'em know! i used to think it was unusual that rikishi were expected to behave a certain way in victory and defeat. It's so weird to see a guy win a tough match and not even a fist bump for some fans as he strolls back to the locker room. I didn't dislike it though. And truly it makes when rikishi briefly act like humans all the more impactful. obvious examples are the hakuho roar and tokoshoryu winning the cup, clearly makes one last valiant attempt not to cry, and then just does. no shade from anyone. it's cool.
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Marching Powder posted:i used to think it was unusual that rikishi were expected to behave a certain way in victory and defeat. It's so weird to see a guy win a tough match and not even a fist bump for some fans as he strolls back to the locker room. I didn't dislike it though. And truly it makes when rikishi briefly act like humans all the more impactful. obvious examples are the hakuho roar and tokoshoryu winning the cup, clearly makes one last valiant attempt not to cry, and then just does. no shade from anyone. it's cool. Agreed. As much as I chafe at all the doddering old men whinging about the dignity of sumo, I think the sport would suffer from a complete loss of these cultural pressures. Like you say, it's rad as hell when somebody does actually show humanity specifically because you're not supposed to. So even if it seems ridiculous for them to chide Hakuho for roaring it's also kind of a necessary performative to make sure we aren't getting endzone dances after every victory.
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Lucasar posted:Agreed. As much as I chafe at all the doddering old men whinging about the dignity of sumo, I think the sport would suffer from a complete loss of these cultural pressures. Like you say, it's rad as hell when somebody does actually show humanity specifically because you're not supposed to. So even if it seems ridiculous for them to chide Hakuho for roaring it's also kind of a necessary performative to make sure we aren't getting endzone dances after every victory. naturally i agree with everything here but if i can make a weird compliment i really like how concise this post is. way better at explaining why breaking protocol is frowned upon, why it rules when rikisihi do breach protocol, and why it also rules that while they criticise it, they ultimate allow it. so we can see more - but only when appropriate.
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watching this basho it is becoming apparent to me that Onosho has a tell where he crosses his hands and then touches them down a second later with very consistent timing
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Jul 16, 2023 02:30
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https://www.nikkansports.com/m/battle/sumo/news/202307160000191_m.html Asanoyama kyujo, left bicep injury.
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Jul 16, 2023 02:47
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Not sure if this is eligible given we're edging into day 8 but I'd like to trade Asanoyama for Tobizaru
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Jul 16, 2023 03:07
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Given that Asanoyama is kyujo, and that I think (?) we still have a little bit of time left to trade: I would like to trade Asanoyama for Ura if this is still possible. If, being this close to the edge, I need to stick to my selections, then Hiradoumi shall be my hero.
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Jul 16, 2023 03:10
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I will not trade away Asanoyama and instead hope he heals swiftly and completely and if it takes until the next basho for that to happen so be it.
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Jul 16, 2023 03:10
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I'd like to trade Asanoyama for Tobizaru.
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Jul 16, 2023 03:14
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Following along, I would please like to trade Asanoyama for Ura, who was next on my draft list. If not I will gently carry my bad boy stallion onwards.
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Jul 16, 2023 03:14
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I'll trade Asanoyama for Nishikigi, Tobizaru, or Meisei, in that order of preference.
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Jul 16, 2023 03:17
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I'll trade Asanoyama for either of my other two picks, Nishikigi or Ura.
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Would like to trade Asanoyama for Nishikigi, Tobizaru, or Ura.
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Bentai posted:https://www.nikkansports.com/m/battle/sumo/news/202307160000191_m.html Goddammit, I'm gonna take Nishikigi. I was hoping to see Asanoyama in san'yaku next basho.
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Jul 16, 2023 06:27
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I'd like to trade for Nishikigi too please, if possible.
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Jul 16, 2023 07:48
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Man my entire lineup just ate poo poo two days in a row. My ozeki run.  Trading Asanoyama from Nishkigi or Ura please.
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Jul 16, 2023 08:56
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Requesting to trade Asanoyama for Nishikigi/Tobizaru/Meisei in order of preference/availability.
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Day 8: Midorifuji vs Kirishima, what an odyssey. I figured zabuton-flinging was reserved for kinboshi. When looking it up on wikipedia I found that "In sumo, members of the audience throw zabuton toward the ring after a yokozuna is defeated by a lower-ranked wrestler, as a way of heckling the defeated wrestler". I always figured it was just a celebratory move, not a heckling one. The more you know.
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if it's possible to trade i will trade asanoyama for nishikigi, tobizaru, or ura in that order
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I'll trade Asanoyama for my next two in order from my draft if possible: Nishikigi Ura
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In recognition of Nishikigi's excellent Basho I dug up this old newsletter from when he got married 5 or so years ago. It gives some insight into his personality and is pretty funny. Credit, as always, to Kintamayama for his coverage and translations.Kintamayama's newsletter from October 2018 posted:Nishikigi is marrying a woman seven years his elder and quite tall- 1.70 meters. They registered on September 25th. They have been going out for six and a half years. She came to a heya party and caught his eye. They dated, visiting amusement parks and the aquarium thingy. "I would like us to gambarize together from here on. I will aim for Yokozuna, just like every other rikishi.." he said. He proposed to her this year on Valentine's Day. He held the press conference alone and did not bring a picture of her. "She is adamant to be left out of the limelight.." he explainerd. After being badgered by the press for a photo, he decided to consult with her. After 30 minutes of emails, she still did not allow it. She calls him "Mr. Bear" and "Grandpa" and cooks well. "Everything she makes is tasty. I decided to marry her since she has been very supportive and since I met her I have reached sekitorihood. I was able to gambarize with her around," he added. He is in a position to face the Yokozunae this coming basho. "I'm aiming for a kinboshi. I'd like to surprise the joi rikishi with my efforts and show them that I have become stronger.." he added more. When he proposed, he gave her a necklace instead of a ring. "I didn't know her ring size.. It wasn't a terribly expensive one" he muttered, but did buy her a ring in the end. She is not pregnant. "We are not planning on kids at the moment but I'd like to have them eventually. When that happens I'd like him to play baseball. Sumo is a scary sport with major injuries," he added even further.
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I would like to trade Asanoyama for Tobizaru or Nishkigi, please.
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Lucasar posted:Like you say, it's rad as hell when somebody does actually show humanity specifically because you're not supposed to. Just getting caught up and Hoshoryu's celebratory trap flex after throwing Asanoyama to the ground was a great moment - a win that's a big step in getting his rope, plus beating a former Ozeki in that fashion was hype as gently caress and I'm glad to see it come out a bit.
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Bit late thanks to being in work and the U.K. but can I trade Asanoyama for Ura?
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Midorifuji vs Kirishima was a heck of a bout
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Medenmath posted:Midorifuji vs Kirishima was a heck of a bout It was memorable for sure... I've never seen a gyoji get that flustered. As good as the actual bout was I'll forever remember it as the time a yobidashi had to enter the dohyo to help an old man tie a belt.
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Fearless posted:I will not trade away Asanoyama and instead hope he heals swiftly and completely and if it takes until the next basho for that to happen so be it. Your hinkaku has been noted and is appreciated. Ben Nerevarine posted:Not sure if this is eligible given we're edging into day 8 but I'd like to trade Asanoyama for Tobizaru Saturnine Aberrance posted:I would like to trade Asanoyama for Ura if this is still possible. If, being this close to the edge, I need to stick to my selections, then Hiradoumi shall be my hero. Akiosan posted:I'd like to trade Asanoyama for Tobizaru. NTRabbit posted:Following along, I would please like to trade Asanoyama for Ura, who was next on my draft list. Tiny Bug Child posted:I'll trade Asanoyama for Nishikigi, Tobizaru, or Meisei, in that order of preference. Teddybear posted:I'll trade Asanoyama for either of my other two picks, Nishikigi or Ura. Khizan posted:Would like to trade Asanoyama for Nishikigi, Tobizaru, or Ura. Kenning posted:Goddammit, I'm gonna take Nishikigi. I was hoping to see Asanoyama in san'yaku next basho. Average Lettuce posted:I'd like to trade for Nishikigi too please, if possible. Ice Phisherman posted:Trading Asanoyama from Nishkigi or Ura please. anakha posted:Requesting to trade Asanoyama for Nishikigi/Tobizaru/Meisei in order of preference/availability. All of these trades were entered before the start of Day 8, so were registered for Day 8. Per the Extremely fine-grained kyujo auto-trading rules, everyone else holding Asanoyama get their replacements traded down their initial draft wire, which will be registered from Day 9. That means the following people get the following replacements: bessantj - Ura Dead Goon - Meisei Eli949 - Nishikigi Iron Chef Nex - Nishikigi Nativity In Black - Shodai Netsky - Tobizaru Octatonic - Ura Samuel L. Hacksaw - Ura Thauros - Ura Whew. After all of that admin, I'm still on the Nishikigi yusho train. QuasiQuack posted:It was memorable for sure... At this rate we're never gonna have a new Kimura Shonosuke, since apparently once you reach Shikimori Inosuke you just start floundering around. We haven't had a Kimura Shonosuke since 2015! Day 8 standings Makuuchi code:code:
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Well dang I never expected to be doing this well eight days into my first basho. Whether or not I remain at the top, I'll forever be a Nishikigi fan. Gotta stock up on sweet potato shochu...
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Hey Kenning, which guy did I get as a replacement? I wasn't listed. Thanks!
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Oh sorry, you got Nishikigi.
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Same here, Kenning - who did I get for Day 8?
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I looked up and your trade requests were both quoted in my post! Everyone who posted before the start of Day 8 got their requested rikishi for day 8, while anyone else got the next pick on their draft for day 9. I only listed the latter category as a list, the former had their posts quoted. You got Nishikigi.
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Got it - I assumed you were gonna explicitly include all the requestors in your goon-rikishi list. Thanks!
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Beexoffel posted:I'm late again - I should keep up better with the thread. Jobbo_Fett posted:Good thing ive only watched (and forgotten) day 1 so far and know no results! Looking back, I realize I forgot to add you two to the list. Beexoffel is in from Day 3, Jobbo_Fett is in from Day 4. Beexoffel Y/O: Kirishima S/K: Abi M1-5: Onosho M6-10: Kinbozan M11+: Kotoeko Jobbo_Fett Y/O: Kirishima S/K: Kotonowaka M1-5: Tobizaru M6-10: Takayasu M11+: Kotoeko I'm still fully in on Nishikigi yusho, although Hoshoryu is in full Hot Guy Sumo mode and I'm loving it. Day 9 standings Makuuchi code:code:Kenning fucked around with this message at 04:02 on Jul 18, 2023 |
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Hoshoryu is a beast this basho. right now he's looking like a sure lock for ozeki, right?
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With 6 days left, he needs a minimum of 3 more wins (for an 11-4 record) to seriously be considered, although 4 more would basically make it a sure thing. He's pretty much a perfect ozeki candidate right now though. He's been in the san'yaku since March of 2022, and hasn't had a losing record since November of 2021. He's winning his bouts, and he's winning them with confidence and panache. I think it would take an injury for him to not get the promotion this basho.
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