On Tuesday nights at the Magnolia fields, on the University of South Florida’s campus, an energy unlike any other exists as students get excited for Intramural (IM) football.

Andre Gutierrez, a USF junior, compares his Tuesday night IM football games to the NFL’s Monday Night Football program. “I love playing under the lights with my friends. It’s so exhilarating!”

“We love watching football, and we enjoy encouraging the different teams by cheering them on out here,” says dance major Taylor Falcon (pictured 3rd from right).

Delta Chi’s flag football team prepares for a defensive play. “I love playing the sport I love with my friends. It brings us closer off of the field,” says geology major Adam Taylor.

Alex Montieth, a USF junior, defends himself from the opposing team during his team’s attempt at a comeback victory.

Students, such as Thomas, Raymond, and Nick, USF freshmen, creatively find ways get involved in the Intramural football excitement while on the sidelines.

Nicco Wesch, a member of the Delta Chi fraternity, and his friends get involved in their team’s IM football excitement by dressing up and acting as team coaches and game correspondents.

Intramurals also foster leadership, one of USF’s cardinal principles. Trailing 0-6, Alex Montieth inspires his team during half time. They later went on to score in the last minute of the game and win.