On the day Ohio State began winter conditioning, Clemson and LSU played for the College Football Playoff title. Beginning that grind Jan. 13 was not what the Buckeyes had in mind, but there's no hiding from the disappointment. Mickey Marotti doesn't want it any other way. Ohio State's assistant athletic director for football sports performance — a fancy title for strength and conditioning coach — is known for his tell-it-like-it-is style. The reminders of the 29-23 loss to Clemson in a playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl cannot be escaped...