jonpalombi
13th January 2009, 03:55
.Greetings All,
As Sekiwake Ama has been promoted to Ozeki (Champion), the expectations about his possible rise to Yokozuna (Grand Champion) have run rampant. As it has often been speculated, jumping-the-gun, it is once more the same old song. Now, why is it that when a rikishi attains the rank of Ozeki, do the media immediately start this premature conclusion? Sadly, the newly re-named Harumafuji has been beaten two days in a row! Today's loss to ex-Ozeki Miyabiyama was quite embarrassing to the new Ozeki. Probably the sophomore jinx or perhaps the spot-light of recent promotion jitters? Now, I really like Harumafuji (Ama) and can sympathize with his situation. Even so, is this the portrait of a potential Yokozuna? "Not bloody likely!"
Speaking of Yokozunas, Asashoryo has been on the war-path, with quite a chip on his shoulder. :redhot: With 2 wins to his credit, he is definitely determined to prove himself (despite a poor showing during jungyo matches). Yokozuna Hakuho have shown himself to be a Grand Champion of the highest caliber. He is, arguably the obvious pick for the Yusho winner. Yes? Any other predictions? Any observations and/or opinions from the Great White North (John McCulloch)? At any rate, it looks to be a top-notch New Year's Basho! Happy New Year Guys!
Be well and practice often, Jon Palombi :smilejapa
As Sekiwake Ama has been promoted to Ozeki (Champion), the expectations about his possible rise to Yokozuna (Grand Champion) have run rampant. As it has often been speculated, jumping-the-gun, it is once more the same old song. Now, why is it that when a rikishi attains the rank of Ozeki, do the media immediately start this premature conclusion? Sadly, the newly re-named Harumafuji has been beaten two days in a row! Today's loss to ex-Ozeki Miyabiyama was quite embarrassing to the new Ozeki. Probably the sophomore jinx or perhaps the spot-light of recent promotion jitters? Now, I really like Harumafuji (Ama) and can sympathize with his situation. Even so, is this the portrait of a potential Yokozuna? "Not bloody likely!"
Speaking of Yokozunas, Asashoryo has been on the war-path, with quite a chip on his shoulder. :redhot: With 2 wins to his credit, he is definitely determined to prove himself (despite a poor showing during jungyo matches). Yokozuna Hakuho have shown himself to be a Grand Champion of the highest caliber. He is, arguably the obvious pick for the Yusho winner. Yes? Any other predictions? Any observations and/or opinions from the Great White North (John McCulloch)? At any rate, it looks to be a top-notch New Year's Basho! Happy New Year Guys!
Be well and practice often, Jon Palombi :smilejapa