COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- He's not, technically, a football coach. Mickey Marotti, or "Coach Mick," sets the tone for every meeting, practice and game for the Ohio State football program.

"Fight is our culture, fight to be the best version of yourself, doing whatever you have to do to be better than you were the day before." Marotti said.

For the past 13 years he's directed Ohio State's strength and conditioning program. His official title lists him as an assistant athletic director for football sports performance. It's a long way of saying he's in charge of getting the Buckeyes physically and mentally ready to play a brutal game.   

"He's unrelenting," said head coach Ryan Day. "He comes every single day with the same amount of energy."

For many players, Marotti's personal style create

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