Re: Takanohana and the playoffs (and Takanonami)

[kedamono@ix.netcom.com]

lightsms@texas.net wrote:
> I agree that Akebono has the toughest schedule of all Rikishi.

Actually, I beg to differ.  Rikishi like Kaio and Tochiazuma have to
fight two Yokozuna, while Akebono only has to fight one.

> and how can you say Taka is the best Rikishi in Sumo.  Tell me who
> he fights besides Ake, Maru?

You have a point, but of course Takanohana does quite well head-to-head
against Akebono and Musashimaru.

And for those of you who think that Takanonami does not deserve to be
Ozeki, please note that he has beaten Musashimaru seven times in a row
now, and is 2-0 against Takanohana in playoffs.  I think he's
clearly much better than any of the Sekiwake we've seen recently, too.
-yugo