Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli said that the surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon was successful and expressed an upbeat attitude in a social media post on Tuesday.

Angeli issued a statement on Instagram thanking his supporters, saying he is grateful to go through the experience and quoting former NBA star Kobe Bryant.

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