Tag: Ben Herbstreit

Peter Herbstreit meets Uga before Tennessee-Georgia

Peter Herbstreit met Uga before Tennessee-Georgia

No one wil replace the beloved Ben Herbstreit, America’s Dog. However, Kirk Herbstreit has new company on the road, another Golden Retriever of the family, Peter.

On Saturday before the SEC clash between Tennessee and Georgia, Peter Herbstreit met a famed school mascot, the Dawgs’ Uga.

They seemed to become fast friends.

Kirk Herbstreit pays tribute to his late best friend, Golden Retriever Ben

A lovely tribute from Kirk Herbstreit to his wonderful dog, Ben

Kirk Herbstreit suffered a loss this week that impacted everyone who loves sports college football and dogs.

Ben died at the age of 10 after a battle with cancer. He was the announcer’s best friend who Herbstreit said became America’s best friend.

He was the bestest boy. A personality and canine is that brought joy to the Herbstreits

Condolences to the Herbstreits and run free, Ben, over the Rainbow Bridge.

Kirk Herbstreit offers thanks for outpouring of love after his dog Ben’s death

Social media with an outpouring of love for Ben Herbstreit

Every time you want to give up on humanity, it comes together to show kindness and support. And to no surprise it involves a dog. Because everything gets moved aside when it comes to the concern for canines.

Kirk Herbstreit’s wonderful dog Ben died after battling cancer. Ben was 10 and he had become America’s dog while appearing at assignments with the ESPN and Amazon announcer.

Ben was beloved by one and all. The messages of support for Kirk Herbstreit flooded social media … with tears.

Herbstreit showed appreciation.

Some of the condolence messages that were sentL

Kirk Herbstreit announces death of adored Golden Retriever Ben

Ben Herbstreit, delightful dog of Kirk Herbstreit, has died

ESPN and Amazon announcer Kirk Herbstreit delivered sad news on Thursday. His charming Golden Retriever, Ben, succumbed to cancer.

Ben had become America’s Dog, traveling with Herbstreit as he called games for each network.

Schools began to create credentials for Ben and he received gifts and love everywhere he went.

Ben was the best boy and was beloved by one and all. Condolences to Kirk Herbstreit and his family. Know that Ben brought joy to everyone he touched (and who petted him).

Kirk Herbstreit shared a heartbreaking tribute to Ben, his late golden retriever

Ben Herbstreit, the most beloved dog in college football, has died.

Football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit confirmed on Thursday that his beloved golden retriever Ben had died.

A regular companion with Herbstreit on ESPN college football Saturdays, Herbstreit shared the heartbreaking update on Ben the dog’s death on Twitter (X).

“This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know,” Herbstreit shared on social media.

“We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do-we had to let him go. I’ve had dogs my whole life but Ben was 1 on 1.”

Ben was 10 years old and leaves behind a heartening legacy of being one of the all-time bestest boys the college football world has ever known.

“God please bless his majestic soul and thank you for putting him in my life for the last 10 years-a true blessing,” Herbstreit shared about his departed furry companion. “Love you Ben.”

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Ben Herbstreit meets Texas Longhorn mascot Bevo

Kirk Herbstreit’s dog Ben met Bevo, a Texas Longhorn

Ben Herbstreit, one of the Golden Retrievers, in Kirk Herbstreit’s family, has developed a cult following.

On Saturday, Ben was in Austin, Texas, for the Georgia-Texas SEC clash.

And when in Texas, one has to meet the Longhorn mascot, Bevo.

Ben had a busy day as he made his way in and around the stadium.

The ESPN announcer said Ben has been battling health issues (cancer) but having him on the road helps Kirk Herbstreit and it helps Ben.