Most of them danced around the word, even though the concept is as ingrained as almost anything in competitive sports. Revenge. When someone beats you, the desire to win the rematch is intense. It’s human nature. Virginia Tech handed Ohio State its only loss of the 2014 season. In front of the largest crowd in Ohio Stadium history (107,517) on Sept. 6, 2014, the Hokies befuddled the Buckeyes with an unexpected defensive game plan in a 35-21 upset. When Virginia Tech tanked the rest of the season — it needed a bowl victory to finish with a winning record — the loss looked to be an albatross for the Buckeyes. Instead, they used its lessons to propel them to the first College Football Playoff championship. Now the teams meet again Monday night — this time at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. …
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