November 2014 Banzuke is out!

[martybegan]

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So the rankings are out.

Aoiyama and Ichinojo are the new Sekiwake, with Ichinojo jumping up from Mag#10. Welcome to trial by fire Ichinojo.

Osunaarashi drops one to Mag #5. Endo Plummets down to Mag #8.

And its nice to see Tochinoshin back at the Mag level, after making his way all the way down to Makushita #55 in the March Banzuke.

The big question is if Harumafuji is well enough to compete in this tournament.

 

[Unkotare]

Endo was hyped way too much, way too soon. The big sand storm may be suffering from the same.

 

[martybegan]

Endo was hyped way too much, way too soon. The big sand storm may be suffering from the same.

I noticed the last tournament he has been getting away from the massive forearm Tachi'ai that a lot of people were not happy about.

What he has that Endo does not have is pure muscle bulk. I agree though, that the next few tournaments will tell us if both can hang with the big boys.

Really rooting for Tochinoshin, what a comeback.

 

[Unkotare]

One time Tochinoshin was so frustrated and at a loss that he actually ran away from his stable for a few days. Literally ran away like a little kid.

It's a tough life and not for everyone.

 

[martybegan]

One time Tochinoshin was so frustrated and at a loss that he actually ran away from his stable for a few days. Literally ran away like a little kid.

It's a tough life and not for everyone.

Did not know that. But I have seen a few documentaries on Sumo life, and you are right, it requires a lot of commitment and sacrifice.

In the end he did come back.

 

[Unkotare]

A good return to the bigs for Tochinoshin with a win over golden-boy Endo on Day 1.