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Crashing the net as it had not all season, Harvard deprived Howard of any cushion, robbed him of his comfort zone and transformed easy saves into second-chance goals. The Crimson was particularly successful with a man advantage, swarming the crease to convert on three of its four power-play opportunities...

Author: By Timothy J. Mcginn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Meets Another Ranked Foe | 12/10/2004 | See Source »

...that his teammates will minded the lack of cushion very much after enduring several seasons where similar kicks skipped low and wide...

Author: By Timothy J. Mcginn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: ‘Special Kicker’ Bolsters Special Teams | 11/18/2004 | See Source »

With no serious competition, Obama was free to make friends in the Senate early. His campaign has donated nearly $400,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and state parties with competitive races. The favors will cushion his landing in Washington, as will the affection of many veteran pols. "Obama could be President. There's nothing to stop him," says former Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 2004 Election: Obama's Ascent | 11/15/2004 | See Source »

...cushion would be more than sufficient against the Lions, whose offensive woes continued against the speedy Harvard defense. Columbia could again muster just one shot in the second period, and Remtilla turned away Jen Cruz’s attempt from the left side...

Author: By Aidan E. Tait, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Win Gives Field Hockey Title, NCAA Berth | 11/8/2004 | See Source »

That’s right, Dawson has a field-goal-per-game cushion over his next closest competitor in the scoring offense category. (This statement is not meant to imply that the Harvard running back has attempted or ever will attempt a field goal, but rather was meant for illustrative purposes...

Author: By Michael R. James, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dawson's Push For the Payton | 10/26/2004 | See Source »

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