Take it easy, spanks. Had nothing to do with his playing career.
More about his/teammates strange fascination with the Sioux nickname, of which they know next to nothing about-other than what they see on a wall.
I would also say the difference in what you're seeing vs 10 years ago is the new style of play. There is no more hitting, no more face washing, etc. The after whistle stuff is gone. Leads to a mote sterile game IMO.