Luke Links: The "Marathon, Not Sprint" Edition

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

• 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
• 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

• Paul Kuharsky (ESPN)
  • offers his thoughts on the game, both at halftime, and after the game
• 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
• Phillip B. Wilson (Indy Star)
  • Interviews Jerraud Powers
  • Looks to next week's matchup
  • Catch up with Phil B.'s blog
• 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
• John Oesher (Indy Football Report, AOL Fanhouse)
  • Bob Sanders injured his elbow and left the game
• 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
• 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