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MSU athlete (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spartan

(Other definitions for spartan that I've seen before include "Indifferent to luxury" , "Severe" , "Resolute in the face of pain -- austere" , "toughly-disciplined type" , "Simple and harsh, without luxuries" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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