NOTE: This story on Jared Gentry and Drew Kyser first appeared in the Aug. 31 Memphis Football GameDay Program vs. Louisiana Monroe.
The battle they stage on a daily basis during Memphis football practices has been fought since, well, shortly after the turn of the century.
Tigers offensive lineman Drew Kyser and defensive lineman Jared Gentry have butted helmets and shoulder pads from the moment they first were fitted for football equipment.
"How long have we known each other?" Kyser said. "I'd say probably since we were 5 or 6 years old.