Re: [sumo] More WakaTaka after the Kyokai Service

[Joe Petrow <joepetrow@gmail.com>]

On 6/14/05, Barbara Ann <baklein@attglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> And they said Asashoryu was a disgrace and not yokozuna-like?
> 
> I think Takanohana should be expected to uphold the dignity of yokozuna
> irrespective of the fact that he is retired.

Aw c'mon, when was anybody recently upheld the dignity of yokozuna
after they retired?  Musashimaru hasn't embarassed himself yet (other
than the slight embarassment of remaining single), but it took Akebono
a few years to find his groove, so just give him time.

Seriously, it's a family thing.  The reason we're hearing about this
is because it sells newspapers, but it's still his private life...far
less "embarassing" as a yokozuna than quitting the kyokai and becoming
a complete and public failure in other aspects of life.

  - Joe

[EndPost by Joe Petrow <joepetrow@gmail.com>]