Former Rainbow Warriors quarterback Garrett Gabriel

The Long Game with Mark Carpenter

Former Rainbow Warriors quarterback Garrett Gabriel

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Published on Sep 22, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:51:15

Episode Description

When University of Hawaii football fans look back on the program’s biggest upsets, Garrett Gabriel is a core part of those memories. After leading Pac-5 to a Prep Bowl victory in 1985, the star quarterback committed to Hawaii where he led one of the country’s most exciting offenses.

Today, he’s a proud husband and father of three young sons, including Cleveland Browns quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Dillon Gabriel.

In this episode, he recounts his days at Pac-5, taking out Hawaii’s football rivals, and life as an NFL dad.

More about The Long Game with Mark Carpenter

In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.