'12 JUCO DE Darrington Sentimore (UT Signee 12/21)

[VolStudent247]

@DanieLewisUTCBS: Darrington Sentimore said he is up from playing at 265 pounds last season to 300 now. Still claims he can run a 4.8 40-yard dash.

I'd like to see him run a 4.8 at 300 pounds.

 

[Tha Don]

I'd like to see him run a 4.8 at 300 pounds.

Not saying Sentimore can or can not run a 4.8 at 300 lbs but Devon Still did run a 4.9 at 300 lbs recently.

Devon Still | Penn State, DT : 2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

 

[SteelerVol]

I'd like to see him run a 4.8 at 300 pounds.

We don't need him to run a 4.8 or a 4.9 but we do need him to be at 300 lbs. So it's all good.

 

[1orangews6]

we don't need him to run a 4.8 or a 4.9 but we do need him to be at 300 lbs and put qbs and ball carriers on their backsides.. So it's all good.

fyp.

 

[Coach Punk]

Here's to hoping the extra 40 lbs. does him well.

Mo, M2 and Hooch could be a real special way to kick of this 3-4 defense.

 

[Volinnooga]

Here's to hoping the extra 40 lbs. does him well.

Mo, M2 and Hooch could be a real special way to kick of this 3-4 defense.

For those of us not cool enough to know, who are M2 and Hooch?

 

[gnm53108]

For those of us not cool enough to know, who are M2 and Hooch?

I think he's talking about McCullers and Couch.

Not sure cause I'm not too cool either.

 

[Coach Punk]

Sorry about that.

1. Mo Couch obviously
2. My take on Mount McCullers and the second-highest mountain in the world
3. if you've ever watched the show Scrubs as fanatically as I have, there's a guy on the show who started off being just a normal guy who was named "Hooch". They'd go, "Hooch is crazy." Spoilers: he turns into a crazy guy after a while. Fits with a guy who allegedly set off firecrackers in his dorm and was voted off his team.

 

[you]

thoughts on his OW performance.... Didn't really see him making a lot of noise, but not really saying that's a bad thing. I do know the ends in the 3-4 don't make a lot of highlights.

thoughts?

 

[Coach Punk]

thoughts on his OW performance.... Didn't really see him making a lot of noise, but not really saying that's a bad thing. I do know the ends in the 3-4 don't make a lot of highlights.

thoughts?

He's put on 35 lbs. in three months after practically not doing anything since he left Alabama. Needs a while to get his legs underneath him. Same thing happened to Couch when he first got here. Luckily, Sentimore has the entire Summer to get the swing of things.

And if you look at the tape, you'll see he's getting some good pressure on passing downs. Nobody on the run downs was doing much of anything. Like Dooley said, the defense will probably have to "do some things" on run downs to stop other teams.

The best way I can describe what the D-line looks right now is that they are all standing in the right place, they just aren't really confident in what they are supposed to do. That's not just with Sentimore, that's everybody on the line. Probably because they're trying lots of guys in lots of different places.

Things will change when O'Brien and McCullers get here and the NT position solidifies.

 

[jave36]

Sorry about that.

1. Mo Couch obviously
2. My take on Mount McCullers and the second-highest mountain in the world
3. if you've ever watched the show Scrubs as fanatically as I have, there's a guy on the show who started off being just a normal guy who was named "Hooch". They'd go, "Hooch is crazy." Spoilers: he turns into a crazy guy after a while. Fits with a guy who allegedly set off firecrackers in his dorm and was voted off his team.

Everything I've heard/read about him says he's crazy. As long as he demolishes OL he can play with all the fireworks he wants.

 

[vol2002]

Read a good article on TOS about Sentimore. Confirmed he was pretty out of shape when he arrived and that affected his play this spring. However both he and the coaches are confident he will improve this summer and he showed flashes of playing very well in practice. The other interesting fact is Sentimore believes Tennessee has talent that equals Alabama, just not as much depth as Alabama. He said he assumed we would not, but was surprised to find we did. Interesting perspectives. Hope he turns out to be a good one for us.

 

[MoB_MoVols]

thoughts on his OW performance.... Didn't really see him making a lot of noise, but not really saying that's a bad thing. I do know the ends in the 3-4 don't make a lot of highlights.

thoughts?

He may be one of our top 3 dlman..

 

[theutvolunteers]

Read a good article on TOS about Sentimore. Confirmed he was pretty out of shape when he arrived and that affected his play this spring. However both he and the coaches are confident he will improve this summer and he showed flashes of playing very well in practice. The other interesting fact is Sentimore believes Tennessee has talent that equals Alabama, just not as much depth as Alabama. He said he assumed we would not, but was surprised to find we did. Interesting perspectives. Hope he turns out to be a good one for us.

Gracias por la informacion!

 

[Ron Swanson]

Darrington Sentimore - After a sub-par spring where Sentimore was out of shape and not very productive, the junior college transfer was the most consistent defensive lineman in fall camp and has earned a starting job at defensive end. Sentimore played much more physical this fall and show the ability to play both the run and the pass effectively.

-VQ

 

[oskie_score]

Couch, McCullers, and Sentimore. Not since Haynesworth and Henderson has Tennessee had this type elite talent in the trenches. I know our 'backers are grinning form ear-to-ear.

 

[005]

Couch, McCullers, and Sentimore. Not since Haynesworth and Henderson has Tennessee had this type elite talent in the trenches. I know our 'backers are grinning form ear-to-ear.

320lbs, 365 lbs, 290 lbs... lovely

 

[RichRollin]

Couch, McCullers, and Sentimore. Not since Haynesworth and Henderson has Tennessee had this type elite talent in the trenches. I know our 'backers are grinning form ear-to-ear.

The 05' D-line could compare IMO. Possibly the 08' as well.

 

[volfrk86]

We didn't sign the four horseman last year but we do have the three musketeers on the dline :loco:

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Couch, McCullers, and Sentimore. Not since Haynesworth and Henderson has Tennessee had this type elite talent in the trenches. I know our 'backers are grinning form ear-to-ear.

This. Our D-line play will be one of the deciding factors in whether or not we have a successful season.

 

[oskie_score]

The 05' D-line could compare IMO. Possibly the 08' as well.

Nice to hear from you, RR. Let's take a look...
2012:
DE Couch 5*
NT McCullers 4*
DE Sentimore 4*

2008:
DE Wes Brown 4*
DT Demonte Bolden 4*
DT Dan Williams 3*
DE Robert Ayers 4*

2005:
DE Jason Hall 4*
DT Justin Harrell 4*
DT Jesse Mahelona 5*
DE Parys Haralson 4*

2000:
DE Jackson N/A
DT Henderson N/A
DT Haynesworth N/A
DE Overstreet N/A

One certainly could make a strong point for 2005 & 2008 but I'll stand by my earlier post and rank as follows:

1. 2000
2. 2012
3. 2005
4. 2008
IMO.

Where are you spending most of your time these days?

 

[oskie_score]

320lbs, 365 lbs, 290 lbs... lovely

Indeed. :yes:

 

[StoVol]

Nice to hear from you, RR. Let's take a look...
2012:
DE Couch 5*
NT McCullers 4*
DE Sentimore 4*

2008:
DE Wes Brown 4*
DT Demonte Bolden 4*
DT Dan Williams 3*
DE Robert Ayers 4*

2005:
DE Jason Hall 4*
DT Justin Harrell 4*
DT Jesse Mahelona 5*
DE Parys Haralson 4*

2000:
DE Jackson N/A
DT Henderson N/A
DT Haynesworth N/A
DE Overstreet N/A

One certainly could make a strong point for 2005 & 2008 but I'll stand by my earlier post and rank as follows:

1. 2000
2. 2012
3. 2005
4. 2008
IMO.

Where are you spending most of your time these days?

That 2005 line looks pretty good compared to the last few seasons. Good breakdown

 

[RhodesVol]

That 2005 line looks pretty good compared to the last few seasons. Good breakdown

I was thinking the same thing...those boys played some nasty football.

I used to really enjoy how jacked up Mahelona got after big plays.

 

[005]

Harrell was such a beast.