TORCHBEARER 2012

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Day 6 yielded 3 points for Kitanoedo. How will it go on:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 7!

RIKISHI
TOKUSHORYU vs IKIOI

RANK
JURYO 4 WEST vs JURYO 1 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Kitanoedo's rank pick is JURYO 4 WEST
Holleshoryu's rank pick is JURYO 1 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
3 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Saruyama
2 point - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito

[shimodahito]

good day all,
There is now a 3-way tie for first place and the TORCH is on the Makuuchi border as more players get added to the standings.

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 8!

RIKISHI
IKIOI vs TAMAWASHI

RANK
JURYO 1 EAST vs JURYO 2 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Holleshoryu's rank pick is JURYO 1 EAST
kuoimori's rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Holleshoryu
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito

[kuroimori]

good day all,
There is now a 3-way tie for first place and the TORCH is on the Makuuchi border as more players get added to the standings.

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 8!

RIKISHI
IKIOI vs TAMAWASHI

RANK
JURYO 1 EAST vs JURYO 2 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Holleshoryu's rank pick is JURYO 1 EAST
kuoimori's rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Holleshoryu
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito

Well done Tamawashi!

If he wins again tomorrow, he will put me in the lead!

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Your are correct kuoimori-san... but it's not Tamawashi that is giving you points (your rikishi pick is Wakayama), your rank pick, Juryo 2 East, is doing the work.
There is now a 4-way tie for first place; and the Sagari-game joins the:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 9!

RIKISHI
TAMAWASHI vs CHIYONOKUNI

RANK
JURYO 2 EAST vs JURYO 3 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
kuoimori's rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST
Jason's rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - kuoimori
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito

[shimodahito]

good day all,
We could have a record for number of entrees connected to a torch match. kuoimori is the sole leader, but 6 more join the:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 10!

RIKISHI
TAMAWASHI vs JOKORYU

RANK
JURYO 2 EAST vs JURYO 3 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
kuoimori's rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST
Konrad's rank pick is JURYO 3 WEST
Jejima's rank pick is JURYO 3 WEST
Holleshoryu's rikishi pick is JOKORYU
Oshirokita's rikishi pick is JOKORYU
Simon's rikishi pick is JOKORYU
Yoohoo's rikishi pick is JOKORYU

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
6 points - kuoimori
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - Jason
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Many names on the points board and:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 11!

RIKISHI
TAMAWASHI vs TAKAMISAKARI

RANK
JURYO 2 EAST vs JURYO 8 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
kuroimori's rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST
Profomisakari's rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
9 points - kuroimori
5 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - Yoohoo

[shimodahito]

good day all,
leader kuroimori's shikona is fixed, and 2 entrees will try to get points in the:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 12!

RIKISHI
TAKAMISAKARI vs IKIOI

RANK
JURYO 8 EAST vs JURYO 1 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Profomisakari's rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Holleshoryu's rank pick is JURYO 1 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
5 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - Yoohoo

[shimodahito]

good day all,
only one entree in today's:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 13!

RIKISHI
IKIOI vs KOTOYUKI

RANK
JURYO 1 EAST vs JURYO 6 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Holleshoryu's rank pick is JURYO 1 EAST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
8 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - Yoohoo

[kuroimori]

good day all,
Your are correct kuoimori-san... but it's not Tamawashi that is giving you points (your rikishi pick is Wakayama), your rank pick, Juryo 2 East, is doing the work.

I do understand that, but I prefer cheering for rikishi rather ranks.
And chances that Tamawashi changes rank mid-basho are rather slim I suppose.

Nice game concept by the way - a very long dive until the action surfaces

[shimodahito]

good day all,
a trio of entrees for points on:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 14!

RIKISHI
KOTOYUKI vs NIONOUMI

RANK
JURYO 6 WEST vs JURYO 7 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Harumataikai's rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Yoohoo's rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
yorikiried by fate's rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - crall
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - Yoohoo

[shimodahito]

good day all,
will the torch move to Makuuchi or stay in Juryo for Kyushu basho? probably Juryo based on the:

TORCH MATCH ON AKI DAY 15!

RIKISHI
KOTOYUKI vs TOKUSHORYU

RANK
JURYO 6 WEST vs JURYO 4 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Kitanoedo's rank pick is JURYO 4 WEST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

Here's a recap of the TORCH journey through Aki Basho:

AKI DAY 01: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 9 West Daikiho (0-1) to Juryo 9 East Hochiyama (1-0) [Ajisen & Ganzohnesushi - 3 points; shimodahito - 1 point]
AKI DAY 02: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 9 East Hochiyama (1-1) to Juryo 10 West Kotoyutaka (2-0) [Ajisen & Ganzohnesushi - 1 point]
AKI DAY 03: J10w Kotoyutaka (3-0) defeats J13W Kimikaze (1-2) [Ronnie - 1 point]
AKI DAY 04: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 10 West Kotoyutaka (3-1) to Juryo 7 East Sagatsukasa (2-2)
AKI DAY 05: J7e Sagatsukasa (3-2) defeats J5W Sotairyu (3-2) [crall & Kintamayama - 1 point]
AKI DAY 06: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 7 East Sagatsukasa (3-3) to Juryo 4 West Tokushoryu (4-2) [Kitanoedo - 3 points]
AKI DAY 07: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 4 West Tokushoryu (4-3) to Juryo 1 East Ikioi (5-2) [Holleshoryu - 3 points; Kitanoedo - 1 point]
AKI DAY 08: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 1 East Ikioi (5-3) to Juryo 2 East Tamawashi (6-2) [kuroimori - 3 points; Holleshoryu - 1 point]
AKI DAY 09: J2e Tamawashi (7-2) defeats J3e Chiyonokuni (6-3) [kuroimori - 3 points; Jason - 1 point]
AKI DAY 10: J2e Tamawashi (8-2) defeats J3w Jokoryu (7-3) [kuroimori - 3 points; Jejima & Konrad & Holleshoryu & Oshirokita & Simon & Yoohoo - 1 point]
AKI DAY 11: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 2 East Tamawashi (8-3) to Juryo 8 East Takamisakari (7-4) [Profomisakari - 3 points; kuroimori - 1 point]
AKI DAY 12: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 8 East Takamisakari (7-5) to Juryo 1 East Ikioi (9-3) [Holleshoryu - 3 points; Profomisakari - 1 point]
AKI DAY 13: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 1 East Ikioi (9-4) to Juryo 6 West Kotoyuki (8-5) [Holleshoryu - 1 point]
AKI DAY 14: J6w Kotoyuki (9-5) defeats J7w Nionoumi (6-8) [Harumataikai & Yoohoo & yorikiried by fate - 1 point]
AKI DAY 15: The TORCH is passed from Juryo 6 West Kotoyuki (9-6) to Juryo 4 West Tokushoryu (8-7) [Kitanoedo - 3 points]

AKI FINAL TORCH POSITION: rank JURYO 4 WEST and rikishi TOKUSHORYU

KYUSHU BANZUKE TORCH POSITION: rank JURYO 3 WEST and rikishi TOKUSHORYU

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
7 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
so many players with rank picks in Juryo.... fewer players with with rikishi picks in Juryo.... and 8 players (Ajisen, Cydrome, Harumataikai, Hayakutake, Jejima, Kameumi, Kiritsubaki, Kofuji-ICAN) have rank AND rikishi picks in Juryo. This basho will decide the TORCHBEARER 2012 winner, and the bonus points will be awarded to those close to the final torch position on day 15.

let's get started:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 1!

RIKISHI
TOKUSHORYU vs KOTOYUKI

RANK
JURYO 3 WEST vs JURYO 3 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Jejima's rank pick is JURYO 3 WEST
Konrad's rank pick is JURYO 3 WEST
Jason's rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
7 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Konrad
1 point - Jason
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Jejima is a double entry today! And five others join him in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 2!

RIKISHI
TOKUSHORYU vs TAKANOYAMA

RANK
JURYO 3 WEST vs JURYO 4 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Jejima's rank pick is JURYO 3 WEST
Konrad's rank pick is JURYO 3 WEST
Sukubidubidu's rank pick is JURYO 4 EAST
Jejima's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
Kiritsubaki's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
Wamahada's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
7 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 point - Jejima
4 point - Konrad
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Just a reminder TORCHBEARER 2013 is coming soon. 1 rank pick and 1 rikishi pick is all that's needed! Yesterday 14 points were awarded. Here is:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 3!

RIKISHI
TAKANOYAMA vs TAKARAFUJI

RANK
JURYO 4 EAST vs JURYO 1 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Simon's rank pick is JURYO 1 WEST
Sukubidubidu's rank pick is JURYO 4 EAST
Jejima's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
Kiritsubaki's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
Wamahada's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
8 point - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 point - Konrad
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Profomisakari
3 points - Kiritsubaki
3 points - Saruyama
3 points - Sukubidubidu
3 points - Wamahada
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - Simon
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Simon gets 3, the others 1 point. He joins Cydrome & Vikanohara in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 4!

RIKISHI
TAKARAFUJI vs DAIKIHO

RANK
JURYO 1 WEST vs JURYO 5 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Simon's rank pick is JURYO 1 WEST
Cydrome's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Vikanohara's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Simon
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
25 of 37 players who entered have points! Holleshoryu will have a chance to take the lead in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 5!

RIKISHI
DAIKIHO vs TENKAIHO

RANK
JURYO 5 EAST vs JURYO 1 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Vikanohara's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Holleshoryu's rank pick is JURYO 1 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
9 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Cydrome
3 points - Saruyama
3 points - Vikanohara
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
In the past there has always been a couple of players way out in front of the pack. This year, everyone still has a shot to win as the co-leaders only have 10 points. Today Kofuji is with us.....a donation to his designated charity, ICAN, will be made for every point scored by his picks.

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 6!

RIKISHI
DAIKIHO vs NIONOUMI

RANK
JURYO 5 EAST vs JURYO 11 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Vikanohara's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Kofjuji-ICAN's rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
6 points - Cydrome
6 points - Vikanohara
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
We have a 2-way tie for 1st place, a 3-way tie for 2nd place, and Cydrome has a double entry in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 7!

RIKISHI
DAIKIHO vs SATOYAMA

RANK
JURYO 5 EAST vs JURYO 11 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Vikanohara's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Cydrome's rikishi pick is SATOYAMA
Hayakutake's rikishi pick is SATOYAMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Cydrome
9 points - Jejima
9 points - Vikanohara
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Cydrome picked up 4 points yesterday and takes the lead!

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 8!

RIKISHI
SATOYAMA vs TOCHINOWAKA

RANK
JURYO 11 EAST vs JURYO 7 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome's rikishi pick is SATOYAMA
Hayakutake's rikishi pick is SATOYAMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
13 points - Cydrome
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
10 points - Vikanohara
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Hayakutake
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
With the torch changing hands often, this is still anyone's grab. No 3-point winners yesterday.

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 9!

RIKISHI
TOCHINOWAKA vs TAMAASUKA

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 2 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Achiyama's rank pick is JURYO 2 WEST
Kameumi's rank pick is JURYO 2 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
14 points - Cydrome
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
10 points - Vikanohara
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Cydrome & Vikanohara will try to break ahead in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 10!

RIKISHI
TOCHINOWAKA vs DAIKIHO

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 5 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Vikanohara's rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
14 points - Cydrome
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
10 points - Vikanohara
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kameumi
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
On day 10 Vikanohara moved into second place. On day 11 no entrees were in the TORCH MATCH (Juryo 7 East Tochinowaka defeated Juryo 10 West Kyokushuho) so no points. Which brings us to:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 12!

RIKISHI
TOCHINOWAKA vs SOTAIRYU

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 8 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Profomisakari's rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
15 points - Cydrome
11 points - Vikanohara
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kameumi
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
With all the Juryo entrees, it is interesting that no one picked the most successful rank (Juryo 7 East) and rikishi (Tochinowaka) this basho. However, the quartet of Juryo 4 East and Takanoyama fans will get a chance for more points in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 13!

RIKISHI
TOCHINOWAKA vs TAKANOYAMA

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 4 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Sukubidubidu's rank pick is JURYO 4 EAST
Jejima's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
Kiritsubaki's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
Wamahada's rikishi pick is TAKANOYAMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
15 points - Cydrome
11 points - Vikanohara
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Profomisakari
5 points - Simon
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
4 points - Kiritsubaki
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Wamahada
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kameumi
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
Today ronnie is the only contender for points in the:

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 14!

RIKISHI
TOCHINOWAKA vs TOKUSHINO

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 13 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
ronnie's rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
15 points - Cydrome
11 points - Vikanohara
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
10 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Kiritsubaki
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Profomisakari
5 points - Simon
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Wamahada
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kameumi
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - ronnie
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
If your picks were in the high juryo/low maegashira range OR low juryo/high makushita range; there's a good chance you'll be getting some bonus points. Two players are fighting it out for 25 bonus points. Who will it be? ronnie or kuroimori? 25 points will certainly put them in the lead, but will it be enough to win after all the bonus points are calculated?

TORCH MATCH ON KYUSHU DAY 15!

RIKISHI
TOKUSHINO vs KIMURAYAMA

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 2 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
ronnie's rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
kuroimori's rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and 25 extra points for finishing with the TORCH!

standings:
15 points - Cydrome
11 points - Vikanohara
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Holleshoryu
10 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Kiritsubaki
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Profomisakari
5 points - Simon
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Wamahada
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
4 points - ronnie
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kameumi
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

[shimodahito]

good day all,
In the final TORCH MATCH of 2012, kuroimori's pick prevailed for 3 points and ronnie earned 1 point. Our tally of points picked up during the TORCH 2012 journey:

15 points - Cydrome
13 points - kuroimori
11 points - Vikanohara
10 points - Holleshoryu
10 points - Jejima
7 points - Kitanoedo
5 points - Kiritsubaki
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Profomisakari
5 points - ronnie
5 points - Simon
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Wamahada
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
2 points - Yoohoo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kameumi
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - Oshirokita
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

And so to add the final bonus points. This year 24 entrees collected bonus points by finishing within 10 places of the final TORCH positions.

Final TORCH RIKISHI: KIMURAYAMA (closest picks - Jejima, Kiritsubaki, Wamahada)

Wakanosato.....1
Fujiazuma......2
Wakakoyu.......3
Jokoryu........4 (Holleshoryu & Oshirokita & Simon & Yoohoo)
Chiyonokuni....5
Yoshiazuma.....6
Chiyotairyu....7
Tamawashi......8
Tenkaiho.......9
Takarafuji.....10
KIMURAYAMA.....25
Tamaasuka......10
Kotoyuki.......9
Tokushoryu.....8
Takanoyama.....7 (10 points for closest: Jejima & Kiritsubaki & Wamahada)
Sadanofuji.....6
Kaikiho........5
Kotoyutaka.....4
Chiyootori.....3 (Kameumi)
Hochiyama......2
Tochinowaka....1

Our tally of points adding the rank bonus:
20 points - Jejima
15 points - Cydrome
15 points - Kiritsubaki
15 points - Wamahada
14 points - Holleshoryu
13 points - kuroimori
11 points - Vikanohara
9 points - Simon
7 points - Kitanoedo
6 points - Yoohoo
5 points - Konrad
5 points - Oshirokita
5 points - Profomisakari
5 points - ronnie
5 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
4 point - Kameumi
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - Jason
2 points - Kintamayama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - crall
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate


Final TORCH RANK: JURYO 2 EAST (kuroimori hit the bullseye!)

Maegashira 12 West...1
Maegashira 13 East...2
Maegashira 13 West...3
Maegashira 14 East...4
Maegashira 14 West...5
Maegashira 15 East...6
Maegashira 15 West...7
Maegashira 16 East...8
Juryo 1 East.........9 (Holleshoryu)
Juryo 1 West.........10 (Simon)
JURYO 2 EAST.........25 (kuroimori)
Juryo 2 West.........10 (Achiyama & Kameumi)
Juryo 3 East.........9 (Jason)
Juryo 3 West.........8 (Konrad & Jejima)
Juryo 4 East.........7 (Sukubidubidu)
Juryo 4 West.........6 (Kitanoedo)
Juryo 5 East.........5 (Cydrome & Vikanohara)
Juryo 5 West.........4 (crall & Kintamayama)
Juryo 6 East.........3 (Chisaiyama & nomadwolf)
Juryo 6 West.........2
Juryo 7 East.........1

With all bonus points added, our final standings:

38 points - kuroimori
28 points - Jejima
25 points - Holleshoryu
20 points - Cydrome
19 points - Simon
16 points - Vikanohara
15 points - Kiritsubaki
15 points - Wamahada
14 points - Kameumi
13 points - Kitanoedo
13 points - Konrad
12 points - Sukubidubidu
11 points - Achiyama
11 points - Jason
6 points - Kintamayama
6 points - Yoohoo
5 points - crall
5 points - Oshirokita
5 points - Profomisakari
5 points - ronnie
4 points - Ajisen
4 points - Ganzohnesushi
4 points - Hayakutake
3 points - Chisaiyama
3 points - nomadwolf
3 points - Saruyama
2 points - wildcard
1 point - Harumataikai
1 point - Kofuji-ICAN
1 point - shimodahito
1 point - yorikiried by fate

Congratulations to kuroimori for an outstanding win, earning 38 points and hitting the bullseye. Last year we had 3 hit the bullseye. I will be contacting you for your address so I can send your prize. The 2009 winner, Profomisakari still holds the record of 59 points.

- 31 out of 37 entrees had points this year! -- 84%!!

Thanks for participating and I hope you all can put a pick in for next year. You can send your TORCHBEARER 2013 picks to me now, or wait until the Hatsu banzuke is released when I send out the invite. The TORCH starts at the bottom of the Hatsu banzuke. Pick one rank and one rikishi where you think it will be at the end of the year.
Again, thanks.

-shimodahito