So apparently the phrase of the week is that "it's a marathon, not a sprint." Two Colts' players used this phrase in the post-game locker room interviews, so I'm guessing that this was Caldwell's phrase, and things of that nature.
FROM THE SADDLE
Official Team News
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John Oehser (Special to Colts.com) The Colts agreed that they didn't perform against the Texans
- Craig Hammel (Colts PR) Relive Week 1 quarter-by-quarter
- Jake Thompson (Colts.com) Some positives from the game
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Videos / Media
- Coach Caldwell speaks briefly after the game
- Post-game locker room presser (a must-watch for Brackett's stylin' suit, some awesome beards, and a hint as to the phrase of the day)
GREEN APPLES AND ROAD APPLES
Positive and Negative Analysis
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Paul Kuharsky (ESPN)
- offers his thoughts on the game, both at halftime, and after the game
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Indy Star
- The Colts' beat writers collaborate on whether the Colts will win it all this year (hint: take a deep breath before you read this)
- The Colts lose to the Texans
- The Colts' beat writers collaborate on whether the Colts will win it all this year (hint: take a deep breath before you read this)
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Phillip B. Wilson (Indy Star)
- Interviews Jerraud Powers
- Looks to next week's matchup
- Catch up with Phil B.'s blog
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Mike Chappell (Indy Star)
- Reggie Wayne and Andre Johnson compete on the field, but share a bond off the field
- The Colts and Texans displayed their one-ness prior to the game
- Bob Sanders left the game early in the first quarter
- Mike answers readers' questions
- Bob Kravitz (Indy Star) The Colts won't suffer a hangover, will go about their business
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John Oesher (Indy Football Report, AOL Fanhouse)
- Bob Sanders injured his elbow and left the game
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Nate Dunlevy (18to88.com)
- looks at Brady's contract and offers thoughts on its impact to Peyton's
- sums up the game
- Greg Cowan (Coltzilla) offers quick thoughts on the game
- Sports Xchange (ColtPower.com) offer matchups to watch against the Texans
- Associated Press DeMeco Ryans likes trying to figure out Manning's calls
- Josh Katzowitz (CBS Sports) Why the Texans won the game
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Josh Dhani
- Lots of factors conspired to kill the Colts
- Brady's contract opens the door for Manning's
- Chris Duncan (Associated Press) Texans beat the Colts
- Sports Xchange The Colts must improve
IN THE PADDOCK
News About This Week's Opponent
- Associated Press Texans' DE Connor Barwin dislocated his ankle, and is out for the season (Editor's note: I hate seeing the players injured; here's to a speedy and full recovery)
- Ralph Vacchiano (NY Daily News) The Giants had an opening-day performance to be proud of
- Bill Pennington (NY Times) Eli Manning better prepared to take on Peyton and company
- David Elfin (AOL Fanhouse) Eli Manning learning to be unflappable
OUTSIDE THE STABLE
Around the League
- John Glennon (The Tennessean) The Titans have a vastly improved defense
- Jaguars.com The fans love Del Rio again!
- John Oesher Look! The Jaguars have a pass rush.
- Paul Kuhuarsky The Texans' Foster is somewhat of an enigma
- Dan Graziano (AOL Fanhouse) Tony Gonzalez nabs his 1000th reception
- Dave Goldberg (AOL Fanhouse) Awww.... Randy Moss just wants to get a hug