[sumo] Day 12 Quotes

[Jeanne Hedge]

Compiled and translated by Madorosumaru:

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Asashoryu: (Trying to explain the inexplicable) I messed up the 
tachi-ai. I got stretched out a bit. I should have grabbed the right 
overarm uwate hold but I couldn't. I saw Hakuho lose and felt less 
pressure, but . . .

More Ryu: (Letting out a primordial scream in the bathroom) I am 
really frustrated and angry. I really wanted to win them all.

Kotoshogiku; (Using his famous gaburi-yori to hand Asashoryu his 
first defeat) My mind was a total blank. I don't remember much. I 
knew I had won because of the roar of the crowd. Just think, the 
yokozuna was hot and in pursuit of yusho. I am so happy. (repeated a 
dozen times)

Hakuho: (Victimized by Chiyotaikai's pull to lose his second) I felt 
something strange [prior to tachi-ai]. I knew something was up and 
still fell for it . . .

Kitanoumi Rijicho: (Watching the goings-on from the helm of good ship 
Ozumo Maru) Now, there are three of them with only one loss behind 
the leader. Of the two yokozuna defeats, I think the one by Asashoryu 
hurts more.

More Hakuho: (Thanking his lucky star for Asashoryu's unforeseen 
gift) I guess now I still have a chance.

Chiyotaikai: (A furious nodowa attack followed by a well-timed pull 
sends the yokozuka flying out of the ring) My [injured] right arm 
didn't even feel like it was part of me. I just stood there 
dumb-founded as I watched his back [on his way out].

Miyabiyama: (Winning an extended slap-fest against GNH Kisenosato) It 
got heated out there. I think the other guy lost the game of chicken.

Kisenosato: (Angry and frustrated mostly at himself) Aarrgh. I 
shoulda-coulda endured more [of that slap attack]. That showed I 
still have a ways to go.

Toyonoshima: (In awe of the veteran battler Blobmonster) When we see 
sumo like that, we young lions need to realize that we have to 
gambarize some more.

Tochiozan: (One of the three still in the yusho race) I felt good 
even before the basho and was aiming for double-digit wins. I am on a 
real high right now.

Kitanonada: (Managing to even his record after a disastrous six-loss 
start) I am in a positive flow. I didn't think that I could make it 
back this far. People are saying the basho should have started later. (laugh)

Wakanoho: (Defeating Kaio for his first ever non-fusen victory over 
an ozeki) I really didn't want to use a slap-down . . . but I'm glad 
that I won. [What the hey, a win is a win is a win].



Bart Sez


Baruto: (Flinging Futeno after a bit of futzing around) It didn't go 
the way I wanted. I was somewhat nervous [due to being in the yusho race].

More Baruto: (Forgetting to pick up his kensho money) I was so happy 
I won that I didn't pay any attention to the kensho. Truthfully, I am 
quite tired but I am having a lot of fun.

Even more Bart: (On the secret of his success this basho) I've been 
going to bed early. (smile and a wink?)



Abbott and Costello Act of the Day


Toyonoshima: (Providing the obligatory straight line to his friend) 
Are you really 30 years old?

Miyabiyama: (Fully in his Miya-babe persona) Hey, I am still young 
enough to [eat you punks for breakfast] . . .



Quote of the Day


Chiyotaikai: (Ecstatic about escaping kadoban once again) I got 
misty-eyed. Today is my mom's birthday. Please write that I am good 
to my mother.