Re: Exciting finish!

[steveb@telco.com (Stephen Baker)]

> 
> By my calculations, we could have a 4-way tie going into the
> final day on Sunday.
> 
> If Akebono beats Takanonami, Takanohana beats Musashimaru,
> we will have 4 rikishi at 11-3! (Akebono, Takanonami, Takanohana,
> and winner of Kotonishiki vs. Takatoriki)
> 
> Looks like its very likely to have a playoff on Sunday!
> 
>
In fact, I think I see the potential for there being a three way 
tie (two Taka's and Kotonisiki being one possibility) at 12-3 for 
the playoff...

Assuming the above takes place, does anyone know what (if any) the
rules are concerning the order that the rikishi are pitted against 
one another in a playoff with more than two combatants? In the senario 
I mentioned above you would have the two highest ranked opponents 
(two Taka's) coming from the same stable. But, the remaining rikishi 
(Kotonishiki) already faced both Ozeki during the basho!??...

BTY, Akebono is my man...go Big Guy!!

Steve Baker
steveb@telco.com