1.   Although what Martz and Lewis said was obviously transparent, Rams players were furious and had extra motivation.

2.   And it brought some peace for Rider at the end of an otherwise difficult day, which perhaps even provided extra motivation.

3.   Arnott and Elias had extra motivation Saturday because their linemate, Petr Sykora, finished the game in a local hospital bed.

4.   As if the Frogs needed any extra motivation, Tomlinson relayed a pregame story from Franchione that pumped the Frogs up even more.

5.   As if Louisiana Tech needed any extra motivation, coach Jack Bicknell III will be eager to beat the Trojans.

6.   Assumedly, he does not want to provide extra motivation to LBCC.

7.   But that does not mean there is extra motivation to beat the Knicks.

8.   Coach Bill Parcells provided extra motivation, anyway.

9.   Even without his extra motivation to play Notre Dame, Palmer believes the Trojans will have no problem being motivated to play the Irish.

10.   Even without the extra motivation, Miller and the Pacers returned to Los Angeles with confidence.