Football is an exhilarating sport to witness. Chargers fans, from the most passionate die-hard to the casual observer, all cheer at the sight of a hard hit or a big play. It is easy to be enthralled by the ferocity, yet simultaneously charmed by the grace of the spectacle before them. They crave the crack of the pads, and whoop with delight at their favorite defensive player knocking down the opposition.
So, when that same crowd goes silent, mouths covered in shock after witnessing a beloved player go down, a new emotion transcends their previous lust for violence: Worry.