[Magus978]

Day 1 is underway...we've had all the bouts except Makuuchi, but this is a surreal environment. No fans, stone silence...a bit unsettling for me.

While I wait for the bouts to begin, gives me a chance to throw some predictions out here. Some are more bold than others.

- Both Hakuho and Kakuryu will finish all 15 days. Hakuho will be a factor for the yusho late, but somehow won't get it done. I say 11-4 for Hakuho, and 10-5 for Kakuryu.

- Asanoyama continues his Ozeki push with 11 wins. May get promoted only because of the current opening at the Ozeki rank.

- Tokushoryu has a chance to prove that he isn't a one hit wonder, and will do so with a 9-6 record to put himself in the discussion for promotion to Komusubi.

- We will once again have at least one low-maegashira in contention in the final days of the tournament. I'm not sure who it'll be though.

- Tochinoshin will complete all 15 days, but with his knees so wrecked he will finish 4-11 and retire as soon as his relegation to juryo is confirmed.

- The yusho race will come down to the final day, and there will be at least three contenders.