[sumo] Surprise successor to Tokitsukaze?

[Jeanne Hedge]

At 09:31 PM 10/5/07, Moti wrote:
 >The latest news is that 11 year veteran Maegashira Tokitsuumi will
 >retire immediately and take over Tokitsukaze Beya, contrary to the
 >belief it would be Edagawa Oyakata (ex-Aogiyama), who is attached to
 >Tokitsukaze beya.
 >It
 >is being reported that Tokitsuumi refused to retire at first, but after
 >being persuaded by the former shisho and others he has agreed. As a
 >first step, he has submitted a request to be absent from this morning's
 >charity tournament and the Aki jungyo which commences on Sunday. He
 >will be busy with the formal stuff he has to go through to retire and then
 >acquire/switch the kabu he has (Nishikijima) with the newly ousted
 >Tokitsukaze Oyakata by the 9th, which is the deadline Kitanoumi
 >quoted. It is also being noted that Tokitsuumi is very popular among
 >the heya deshi and he was the one helping them to keep it together
 >during this crisis. He is also known for his leadership capabilities.
 >Kintamayama

Even though he's reluctant, I'm rather pleased for him. His 
popularity among the rikishi in the heya and leadership abilities 
will do well for him at this time, I think.

I'm assuming it's too late for him to be removed from the banzuke, 
right? (no last minute juryo promotions in the offing)

Anyone know if he's married? I'm curious as to who would might be the 
new okami-san as well.
Regards,
Jeanne Hedge