I don't think Deacon Jones gave a rats-behind about an opponent feelings!
Did you read the article? Strahan and Runyan respect each other as fellow athletes; on the field though, it's all business.
And as for the' metro-sexual' bit...you need to open your eyes.
I recall the game between Dallas and Washington December 16, 1979. Someone had delivered a black wreath to the Cowboys lockerroom prior to kickoff. After Dallas broke the soul of the Skins, Harvey Martin took that wreath and threw it into the Redskins lockerroom. I don't know when this quote was made, but Martin said, "never feel sorry for the Redskins".
He sure didn't care about the feelings of those on the other team.