EUGENE- Ever since Oregon Ducks starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel arrived at the University of Oregon, the 23-year-old quarterback has drawn comparisons to the Oregon Ducks legend and Heisman winner Marcus Mariota. In addition to the fact that both Gabriel and Mariota are outstanding quarterbacks who have led Oregon to historic seasons, they both wear the number eight jersey and are from Oahu, Hawaii. On Thursday, Oregon Football’s award-winning video team released a video highlighting both the quarterback’s journey and how their achievements and accomplishments go beyond football.

This season, Heisman hopeful quarterback Dillon Gabriel is following in Mariota’s footsteps; But like Mariota’s journey, Gabriel’s success isn’t defined by a trophy or personal accolades. Rather, it is defined by hard work, perseverance and proving to the next generation of great quarterbacks that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.