Revenge in my opinion does play a factor, and should be considered when handicapping a game. If I got my asss kicked, you can be rest assured I am going to back to the next fight angry, more prepared, and more determined than ever to kick your asss. Being knocked out of an opportunity of having your dream come to be reality, which in this case is playing in the national championship game is something you do not forget, and are more determined than ever not to let happen again.