St. Bonaventure, it appears, is hardly alone in bending academic standards to gain a winning edge.

The Bulls have continued to enjoy a winning edge in Raymond James, building a 43-11 record since 1998.

The start of the Second World War saw the Allied forces needing every advantage to give their soldiers and special forces a winning edge.

Davenport established an early winning edge in the second set by breaking serve at 15-40 with a forehand winner in the third game.

It worked well enough to maintain NBC's winning edge that night.

Even then, Entreri had maintained a winning edge until his own eagerness had caused him to forget his enemy.

In many instances the winning edge for opponents has been talent, not heart.

To maintain a winning edge, the sails must be changed or adjusted continually.

In competition against Hockey East, the ECAC teams have sustained a winning edge all season.

And in a satisfying personal triumph, Mr. Geller also has a winning edge (five victories, three losses, two draws) over Bobby Fischer himself.