[sumo] Re: (sumo) Yaocho Story

[Jezz]

I think a zensho yusho (15-0) is worth 50 wotsits compared to just 30
wotsits that an ordinary yusho is worth.  By 'wotsits', I am of course
referring to the payment scheme for rikishi, when they are paid per
basho.  So there is a monetary advantage.  Additionally zensho yushos
have a lot more kudos attached to them than a 14-1 yusho.  I'm sure
they are taken into account whenever the 'who are the greatest rikishi
of all time' is discussed.

Not that either reason would make Asashoryu take part in yaocho IMO,
as he is too good to need to resort to it, (so no need to risk
tarnishing his image.)

Jejima

On 08/02/07, Earle Jones <earle.jones at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> What's the difference whether Asashoryu finishes 13-2 or 14-1 or even
> 15-0?
>
> Yosakoiboi
>