Honestly don't follow it that closely being an "outsider" but when you read things like this.. it says a lot about the man

Reporters then asked him what he thinks about all the adoration coming his way … specifically Paul Byrd likening him to Braveheart.
"It’s all about the player. Any time you can gain a player’s respect, it means the world to me," he said.
As far as being a leader, Wedge said it’s something he doesn’t think about.

"It’s my job to give these guys direction when they need it, to make sure they go out there prepared and ready to play each and every day — and respect the game and know what it means to be a good teammate … then we’ll let the results take care of themselves."

I feel when you can get that respect at that age it says volumes about the man. He is in sycnh and can relate to the players