Steve Angeli: Torn Achilles

[dasher]

According to Clemson's QB, he actually faked it. Both of them, in fact.

I see where he thought our defense was faking but not Angeli. I just refuse to believe anyone could be that dumb

 

[tbonezone]

non contact injury. really unfortunate. i never had an achilles (did rupture my quads) but friends i know say there's a pop and then you immediately go to the ground. long hard road back but if you put in the time , effort , sweat and pain there is a path back. modern treatments keep getting better. gonna take patience and discipline .

hope to see him behind center again one day .

 

[tep624]

According to Clemson's QB, he actually faked it. Both of them, in fact.

Well Klubnik would know about faking, he faked being a P5 QB for 4 quarters on Saturday.

 

[mark79]

Surgery 1 week after injury. Non weight bearing for 6 weeks, then aircast/boot for 6 weeks, then walking with lifts in shoe for 4 weeks. I'm currently walking normally (for the most part). Just able to jog in the last two weeks. Its a slow process. My surgeon told me it would be a full year from injury to feel back to normal.

Yep, that’s how long it took me to get past it, about a year. My calf became pretty emaciated because of the lack of muscle usage but you’ll come back to full speed. Best of luck in your recovery brother.

 

[SuFTW]

I see where he thought our defense was faking but not Angeli. I just refuse to believe anyone could be that dumb

It was sarcasm.

 

[CA Monk]

I just hope Rickie can settle in and get the ball to our top wideouts and playmakers, because the talent is there on the outside. If he can distribute the ball and trust those guys to make plays in space, this offense takes on a whole new level of danger. At the same time, we’ve got to lean into our identity and run the football with authority. Pound it, wear defenses down, and let the ground game open everything else up. When we’re running the out of the football, everything starts to click—play-action, deep shots, and even tempo control.
The best part is, I actually trust this defense now. They’ve shown grit, toughness, and the ability to step up when it matters. That’s not something we’ve always been able to say, but with the way they’re playing, it gives the offense room to breathe. If Rickie can manage the game, hit the weapons outside, and the run game keeps rolling, we’ve got the perfect formula: an offense that punishes teams on the ground, takes its shots when they’re there, and a defense that can lock it down and get stops.
That’s how you win games in the ACC. That’s how you start stacking wins, building momentum, and proving that this program isn’t just on the rise—it’s ready to compete week in and week out.

Good write up.
Yes, we lost something on offense, but maybe we gained a defense. Saw some real sure tackling yesterday. Rishard Perry clogging things up nicely. Devin Grant was all over the place as was Tremble. Funny how we did all this without Duce. Freshman Samuels and Bam Bam are very effective.
I'm an excited boy. We really are part of the national conversation now and that's thanks to Fran Brown's indelible imprint.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I just hope Rickie can settle in and get the ball to our top wideouts and playmakers, because the talent is there on the outside. If he can distribute the ball and trust those guys to make plays in space, this offense takes on a whole new level of danger. At the same time, we’ve got to lean into our identity and run the football with authority. Pound it, wear defenses down, and let the ground game open everything else up. When we’re running the out of the football, everything starts to click—play-action, deep shots, and even tempo control.
The best part is, I actually trust this defense now. They’ve shown grit, toughness, and the ability to step up when it matters. That’s not something we’ve always been able to say, but with the way they’re playing, it gives the offense room to breathe. If Rickie can manage the game, hit the weapons outside, and the run game keeps rolling, we’ve got the perfect formula: an offense that punishes teams on the ground, takes its shots when they’re there, and a defense that can lock it down and get stops.
That’s how you win games in the ACC. That’s how you start stacking wins, building momentum, and proving that this program isn’t just on the rise—it’s ready to compete week in and week out.

I hope he can just get the ball out quickly. He sometimes holds it too long. His ball seems to hang up a little and come up short on long sideline passes.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

I hope he can just get the ball out quickly. He sometimes holds it too long. His ball seems to hang up a little and come up short on long sideline passes.

Yea if he can get the ball out quickly I wouldn’t worry about the offense .

 

[llandz]

where did you see that? No one could be that stupid.

In his interview after the game. There is video of it. nvm I thought you meant if he said it about anyone at all...

 

[Dr. Bill]

According to a friend, who is an orthopedic surgeon, a pre-existing knee injury can many times precipitate an achilles injury because the knees and the achilles tendon are part of the same kinetic chain. the knee injury doesn't cause the achilles injury, but it can indirectly increase the vulnerability of the achilles due to how th body compensates, leading to altered biomechanics, muscle imbalances, and reduced flexibility. If you notice, Angelli had a left knee brace on... Whatever the cause, it is sad news for Steve and the cuse!!!

 

[dasher]

In his interview after the game. There is video of it. nvm I thought you meant if he said it about anyone at all...

Thanks, No. I am used to seeing people complain about fake injuries when the offensive team is moving the ball. That doesn't bother me in the least. But only a crazy person would say that Steve was faking.

 

[Cusefan69]

For those who are our board doctors and surgeons. How long from surgery is the typical recovery for a player being able to fully practice again? Are there potential issues with a repair that could impair the timeline? Is the player susceptible to Achilles injury again any more so than before?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

For those who are our board doctors and surgeons. How long from surgery is the typical recovery for a player being able to fully practice again? Are there potential issues with a repair that could impair the timeline? Is the player susceptible to Achilles injury again any more so than before?

Good question, I can take this one.

He probably won't be able to resume most football like activities for some 6-9 months.

Unless he opts to get a peg leg as a treatment plan.

In that case, he'd be ready to go after the bye week.

It would be nearly impossible for him to sustain the same injury on a peg leg.

 

[Cusefan69]

Good question, I can take this one.

He probably won't be able to resume most football like activities for some 6-9 months.

Unless he opts to get a peg leg as a treatment plan.

In that case, he'd be ready to go after the bye week.

It would be nearly impossible for him to sustain the same injury on a peg leg.

Hey thanks man. By the way did you enjoy your stay at the Holiday inn Express?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Hey thanks man. By the way did you enjoy your stay at the Holiday inn Express?

I did indeed.

 

[CuseCactus]

Chicks dig a man with a peg leg

 

[richmondcuse03]

Good write up.
Yes, we lost something on offense, but maybe we gained a defense. Saw some real sure tackling yesterday. Rishard Perry clogging things up nicely. Devin Grant was all over the place as was Tremble. Funny how we did all this without Duce. Freshman Samuels and Bam Bam are very effective.
I'm an excited boy. We really are part of the national conversation now and that's thanks to Fran Brown's indelible imprint.

Grant is the key on defense as far as I’m concerned. He’s an NFL day two pick according to folks on the team. Though I love him, Duce is not.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

It was always Angeli.

It was never Achilles.

It can now be Angeli into 2028.

 

[orangezen]

non contact injury. really unfortunate. i never had an achilles (did rupture my quads) but friends i know say there's a pop and then you immediately go to the ground. long hard road back but if you put in the time , effort , sweat and pain there is a path back. modern treatments keep getting better. gonna take patience and discipline .

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hope to see him behind center again one day .

I love King Crimson have seen them about 6 or 7 times a favorite band

 

[Scooch]

Good question, I can take this one.

He probably won't be able to resume most football like activities for some 6-9 months.

Unless he opts to get a peg leg as a treatment plan.

In that case, he'd be ready to go after the bye week.

It would be nearly impossible for him to sustain the same injury on a peg leg.

His Dome entrance to Shipping Up to Boston would be epic.

 

[GoSU96]

I think we may actually have a chance to win the ACC and make a run for it all next year

Yep, been saying that for awhile.

 

[GoSU96]

Which of the youngsters do you think will become Collins' backup?

Fran’s order last night, Collins, Carney, Williams

 

[CuseMan4]

Fran’s order last night, Collins, Carney, Williams

Yeah gotta think Williams transfers in the off season. You’ll have a solid QB room of Angeli, Collins and Carney