Oregon Ducks football star quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a crystal-clear vision for the ideal conditions in which he believes football games should be played. In an interview with KOIN News, Gabriel expressed his preference for warm weather, saying, “We love warm weather. I think we should play more football on nice grass instead of the artificial stuff. And the more sun the better. Why do we do it to ourselves? Do fans want to sit in the snow and the rain?”
Gabriel continued to emphasize his point, questioning the notion of playing in rain and snow, and even suggested that all college football games could be played in Hawaii. “I don’t think anyone would be mad at it,” he said. “Let’s find more sun.”
An All-American and Big 10 MVP, Gabriel has had a successful season with the Oregon Ducks, which is known for its rainier climate and artificial turf. He has played for three different conferences, including the University of Central Florida, the Sooners in Oklahoma, and now the Oregon Ducks. Despite his experiences, Gabriel remains optimistic about the game, saying, “It being the third conference I’ve played in, I think in that aspect it’s cool. I’ve played in so many different places, and I feel like it’s what football is all about. I’ve had the privilege to play in a bunch of different cool environments, and it’s been very exciting. The more, the merrier. It’s gonna be a lot of fun.”