Getting upset after seeing an injured football player get helped off the field?

Question

Yesterday I saw a replay of a football game on the NFL network. It was a game; the New York Jets vs. The Cleveland Browns. Anyways, there was a player that got injured and as helped off the field on a stretcher. I got upset watching that....I know it was a replay of a game that I haven't seen yet. Whenever I see an injured football player get helped off the field on a stretcher, I get upset and feel bad for the player. Why do I feel this way? Is it normal?

Football is my favorite sport, and I love watching it.

Answer 1

It's called having a heart. Unless you were born without one, it's normal to have concern for a player, regardless of what team he plays for.

Answer 2

It's normal and there isn't anything wrong with it. I watch for the excitement of the game. I done care if I hate the other team I don't want anyone to get hurt. They are regular people to and this is just their job.  

Answer 3

Its because you are expecting him to be flawless. Cheer him on regardless

Answer 4

It means you're empathetic. Its a good thing. You'd have a problem if you would've cheered in seeing that. THAT would be sick.  

Answer 5

I agree, it is a bummer.  But I will admit, I have grown weary of these guys laying down and causing a five minute delay in the game when they get the wind knocked out of them or some other minor thing.  Back in the old days a guy broke his arm, held it up with his remaining good arm and ran off the field to get medical attention.  

Answer 6

its called sympathy and unless you are a homicidal maniac its normal to feel

i feel the same way whenever i see stuff like that too

Answer 7

I believe it's normal, but it depends on the person, really.

Some people feel bad, some people just don't care and enjoy the game.