[sumo] 'Seven Sam' for Sam

[Jason & Nana]

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Subject: Re: [sumo] 'Seven Sam' for Sam


> >
> What's really intriguing about the analogy is that several of the
> samurai in the film died  -- i.e., fell before completing the mission.
> Who would survive, according to Mainoumi, do you think? Who, among
> the seven, is Toshiro Mifune?
>
I would have said Homasho before the tournament but I've been underwhelmed 
by his accomplishments so far and now I might look to Ichihara ...

Kotoshogiku, Kisenosato, and Toyonoshima have each hit the wall and their 
ceiling might be Kotomitsuki.

Goeido just bounced off the wall and it may be too soon to write him off.

Tochiozan and Toyohibiki have floundered a bit over the last couple of 
tournaments and I'm a bit concerned about them and their long-term 
potential.

All of these are still very young and have a chance to re-invent themselves 
yet. Hopefully a couple of them can surprise us this year.

Itachi