Tsu-la-s-gi, “Mahatma the Toe,” Patel loves being a place kicker for the Arkansas State University football team. He thinks that the controversy over the team mascot is silly. “Its really flattering, being one of a hundred or so guys, and having the whole team named after my people,” joked Patel. Patel, a freshman from Bhind, did not play in last night’s 31-19 loss to Southern Mississippi in the New Orleans Bowl.
Mr. Patel's sister, Indira Mankiller, e-mailed me to complain that I didn't point out that the game was a lot closer than the score. My apologies to Indira and the Indians. They put up a good fight, and we're all proud of them.
Indira also said that, "from Bhind to Mumbai," Tsu-la-s-gi was affectionately known as “Gator.” "He was always a tough little rascal," she said.
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