Luke Links: The Bitter Rivalry Edition

For a fun article on why one Colts fan hates the Jaguars, read this.

FROM THE SADDLE

Official Team News

• Colts.com Congratulations to Peyton Manning for winning the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
  
• John Oehser (Special to Colts.com) relays that Peyton Manning believes "this is a playoff game."
• Jake Thompson says that younger players are stepping up.
• The Caldwell Minute for 12/15/10.
  
• Dwight Freeney has won the team's 2010 Ed Block Courage Award.
• Official release stating the Colts have signed FA OT Michael Toudouze and waived RB Joique Bell.

More after the jump...

GREEN APPLES AND ROAD APPLES
Media Analysis

• SB Nation Indiana notes that Manning has usurped Brett Favre's role as NFL Iron Man.
• Paul Kuharsky (ESPN)
  • Expounds upon Pro Bowl voting relevant to AFC South players.
  • Titans S Chris Hope and Texans RT Eric Winston are picking the Colts over the Jaguars.
• Phillip Richards (Indy Star)
  • Writes about how much the Jaguars piss off the Colts.
• Mike Chappell and Phil Wilson (Indy Star)
  • Mike Chappell expects the Colts to have more starters back to take on the Jaguars.
  • Phil B writes about the offensive line's approach to cold-weather games.
    
• Bob Kravitz (Indy Star) offers his Colts v. Titans report card.