# @tcrbrad on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bbeeHlIc5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/16004167-tcrbrad-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/732e0c90dd.jpg
- **Posted:** 2020-01-17T17:08:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Brad Repplinger (@TCRBrad) — https://gondola.cc/TCRBrad

## Caption

This one is for the fans.

The ones that are there at every game, and the ones that come only once a year. The ones that have been doing this since the day they were born, and the ones that have only just recently discovered how much fun sports can be. The ones that bring their loved ones along, and the ones that bring the memories of loved ones along. The ones that sit mere inches away from the action, and the ones that sit WAY up in the nosebleed section. The ones that watch every game on TV, and the ones that tune in occasionally. The ones that show up dressed in everyday attire, and the ones that only wear the latest team apparel. The ones that have had season tickets passed down from generation to generation, and the ones that scrape together just enough to visit occasionally. The ones that know every player's name, and the ones that don't know a single one. The ones that experience every square inch of the stadium, and the ones that never leave their seat. The ones that are there to see their heroes, and the ones that are there to reminisce about the heroes that once played on the same field. The ones that come to relive their playing days, and the ones that dream of one day getting to play under the stadium lights. The ones that sit quietly to drink in the atmosphere, and the ones that cheer so loud their lungs burn.

Sports bring us together for a common cause, with the ability to inspire and amaze us with every moment. The goal is to share a story or a moment that most people don't have the opportunity to experience either in the building or from their couch at home. If we can provide something you can't get with the price of a ticket, we've done our job. It's truly an honor and privilege to be able to be a small part of those moments that make sports great.

Honestly...it's tough not to get emotional about it all. Probably because at the end of the day, we're all just fans.

@kccougars @rockfordicehogs @illinifootball @illiniathletics @theahl @milb
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brad Repplinger | @TCRBrad | https://gondola.cc/TCRBrad | Photographer |

## Tags

crowd, baseball, photography, loveofthegame, fans, yourcougars, sportsphotography, hockey, sports, love, illini, becausesports, stadium, icehogs, whyilovethisgame, sportsfan, football, inspiration

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