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Results tagged “advantage?”

Glennon: 'My height is my advantage'

April 11: PFT Live: NFL draft prospect and ex-NC State QB Mike Glennon joins PFT Live to talk about his unique history with Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, and why he can use his 6-foot-7 frame to his advantage in the NFL. Competing with an advanced group of QBs at NC State, Glennon's history may give him the edge at the next level, but will it be good enough to crack the first round of the draft? (NBC Sports)PFT Live: NFL draft prospect and ex-NC State QB Mike Glennon joins PFT Live to talk about his unique history with Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, and why he can use his 6-foot-7 frame to his advantage in the NFL. Competing with an advanced group of QBs at NC State, Glennon's history may give him the edge at the next level, but will it be good enough to crack the first round of the draft? (NBC Sports)

Which Harbaugh has the advantage?

Feb. 1: ProFootballTalk: Does John Harbaugh's long history of special teams give him the advantage over his brother? Will Jim's raw competitiveness give him the clear-cut advantage on Super Bowl Sunday? (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Does John Harbaugh's long history of special teams give him the advantage over his brother? Will Jim's raw competitiveness give him the clear-cut advantage on Super Bowl Sunday? (NBC Sports)

Patriots to take advantage of opportunity

Dec. 28: One game away from a perfect AFC East record, the Patriots and Bill Belichick looks to take care of business on Sunday and worry about everything else when the time comes. (NBC Sports)One game away from a perfect AFC East record, the Patriots and Bill Belichick looks to take care of business on Sunday and worry about everything else when the time comes. (NBC Sports)

Sign language an advantage for deaf student athletes

Dec. 2: Every member of the football team CSD Eagles in Fremont, Calif., is deaf, including the coach. Every member of the football team CSD Eagles in Fremont, Calif., is deaf, including the coach. "They can talk to each other and don't have to create a new language...we may be at a disadvantage," said one opponent. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports. (TODAY)

Candidates frame job report to their advantage

Nov. 2: On the trail Friday President Obama and Mitt Romney both sought to portray the latest jobs report in the way that benefits them the most as the race for the presidency dwindles down to its final days. NBC's Peter Alexander reports.  (Nightly News)On the trail Friday President Obama and Mitt Romney both sought to portray the latest jobs report in the way that benefits them the most as the race for the presidency dwindles down to its final days. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. (Nightly News)

Rossen reports: Are chimney cleaners taking advantage?

Oct. 12: As the weather gets cold, having a clean chimney is essential – a dirty one can set your house on fire. But NBC's Jeff Rossen finds some chimney techs are taking advantage of the fear of fireplace danger by charging for unnecessary cleaning. As the weather gets cold, having a clean chimney is essential – a dirty one can set your house on fire. But NBC's Jeff Rossen finds some chimney techs are taking advantage of the fear of fireplace danger by charging for unnecessary cleaning. (TODAY)

Will players take advantage of replacement refs?

Sept. 5: PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with Rich Eisen from the NFL Network about how they think games will be called with the replacement referees at the helm. The wonder if players will try to get away with more holding and grabbing than they would if the regular refs were on the field and if this will interfere with the integrity of the game. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with Rich Eisen from the NFL Network about how they think games will be called with the replacement referees at the helm. The wonder if players will try to get away with more holding and grabbing than they would if the regular refs were on the field and if this will interfere with the integrity of the game. (NBC Sports)

Giants took advantage of Pack errors

Jan. 16: The Giants forced the issue with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, but the home team did not help itself much. (NBC Sports)The Giants forced the issue with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, but the home team did not help itself much. (NBC Sports)

Taking advantage of post-Christmas sales

Dec. 26: Matt Bean, senior contributing editor of Men's Health magazine, offers tips for finding the best bargains after the holidays. Matt Bean, senior contributing editor of Men's Health magazine, offers tips for finding the best bargains after the holidays. (TODAY)

Should you take advantage of credit card check offers?

Dec. 10: TODAY money contributor David Bach offers his advice on whether or not it's a smart idea to use credit card checks to make balance transfers.  TODAY money contributor David Bach offers his advice on whether or not it's a smart idea to use credit card checks to make balance transfers. 

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