Bench Sumo statistics freaks rejoice (others can ignore this message)! ;-) It took quite a bit longer than I thought but now I can finally announce that the...
Check out http://www.benchsumo.com/bswhoiswho/bswhoiswho.html and http://www.chijanofuji.com/bswhoiswho.html For the latest addition to our rikishi profiles:...
As Hakajusakari has retired, there will be at least one Ozeki spot opening up for next basho -- possibly both since Igiski is kadoban. The potential...
Simplist solution would be Igiski and Chijanofuji both getting KK. But as you pointed out, things never go the easy way in Bench Sumo. Ekigozan is pretty much...
... Well, let's look at this "problem" purely statistically shall we? Below I have calculated the KK chances for these two rikishi based on Bench Sumo history....
A truly Canadian Apology to the USA... Courtesy of Rick Mercer from This Hour Has 22 Minutes CBC Television On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer...
Here's a more accurate calculation of the Bench Sumo Ozeki configuration odds after the Haru Basho. Thanks to Igiski for pointing out a "slight" error in the...
Of course you're forgetting one VERY important factor: The Legendary Chijanofuji Jinx, which you have now applied to yourself. ;-) ;-) Zentoryu ... From: Jan...
... Yes, but the problem is that "The Legendary Chijanofuji jinx (TM)" cannot be calculated in exact figures. Unless someone has now been able to devise a...
The deadline for registering a team for Bench Sumo is rapidly approaching! An incredible 52 players have yet to register a team! What are you waiting for??????...
Your more accurate rundown has a total sum of about 82%, so your statement that all other combinations are extremely remote seemed a bit exaggerated to me. :-)...
Excuse me for the off topic but the sumo ML seems to be down or something similar, so I would like to announce, for all of you who may be interested, the new...
Dear all, Re: Proposed rule change Jakusotsu had a brain-wave this morning, which he sent to me. What is a good way to ensure early entries? By making it...
... Yes, and I deliberately left these scenarios out because the rules state that we must have at least 2 Ozeki. But if you want to know here is the "complete"...
... Contrary to a popular misunderstanding Finland is not a Scandinavian country unlike all other North European countries commonly thought to belong to the...
Juhani Sirkiä
kotomimizuku@...
Mar 5, 2003 12:14 am
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The deadline is now only a little more than 50 hours away! There are still over 30 rikishi who have failed to register a team or request a kyujo, including an...
OK, that came out completely screwed up. Let's try this again shall we? Getayukata Hakaso Haraiboshi Hasurami Hitotsuboshi Hokanobenzo Hoshifransu Ishioru ...
To clarify, for those interested: Scandinavia = Sweden, Norway, and Denmark Nordic countries = Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland - Heiyu...
... I had 5 replies from BS players who wanted to join me in a North Pole Ichimon. Can this still be be considered> If the 5 BS players are preferring to...
Dear sumo gamers! My sincerest apologies, but it seems that my @#(*^#%^@$&#! web host had nothing better to do than to have their form mail server go down, ...
In a message dated 3/5/2003 2:03:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Any room for Minnesota in there? Just kidding...... [Non-text portions of this message have...
... No, but I believe Greenland must be added to the Scandinavian territories. Perhaps the North Pole bunch could join the Scandia or Nordic Ichimon. ...
John McTague
tableslam17@...
Mar 5, 2003 2:18 pm
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Well, the last time I looked, Greenland was still a part of Denmark. We can also offer Bolt and the others to take up residence on Spitsbergen, if that's far...
As the chap who first wondered aloud on this forum about whether a North Pole Ichimon would be feasible, jomojo would like to add his vote to Unagiyutaka's...
Time for my daily badgering... Tic....Tic....Tic....Tic.... That's the sound of time running out... The deadline is now only about 29 hours away. That's a...
Hello! I posted an email on this subject a couple of days ago, but it seems to have disappeared into the sub-ether.... Some more emails have come in since then...
There is now less than six hours left to register for participation in the Haru 2003 Bench Basho. There are still 15 players who have yet to register or...
Hello players! Final call for these daily games: Chaingang http://chaingang.sumogames.com/chaingang.html ISP http://isp.sumogames.com/ IMPORTANT!!!You must...
Hi! OK, these are the official kyujos, from the Kyokai site: Musashimaru Tochiazuma Takanowaka Tamakasuga (Juuryou) -- Kintamayama Keeper of a quaint lyrics...
It is with great regret that I discover I have missed the deadline and am ineligible for this tournament. I have been too busy to log in until now and I...