The Kirk and Ben Herbstreit journals: Where is Ben this
Though massive crowds are always expected for “College GameDay,” at least a few of the early morning program’s audience are appearing for a furry staff member.ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s pet dog, Ben, takes a trip with the “GameDay” host weekly, bringing his warm existence to college football fans nationwide. The golden retriever started to earn an unique location in football fans’ hearts during the 2023 season.Ben very first taken a trip with Herbstreit last season when the Oregon Ducks dealt with the Washington Huskies on Oct. 14. Herbstreit, distressed about Ben tagging along, was uncertain up until Ben made it recognized he was built for the college football environment.Ben likewise embodies
courage. In March, he was diagnosed with leukemia, a cancer of blood-forming tissues that lowers the body’s capability to combat infection. According to Herbstreit, Ben needed to undergo major surgical treatment in July to eliminate two malignant masses, on his spleen and intestine.Herbstreit said what has actually helped Ben in his healing procedure is the 10-year-old pooch having the ability to see fans on the road.Here are a few of Herbstreit’s and Ben’s finest minutes from the 2024 college football season. College Station, Texas Oct. 26 From Bloomington to College Station, Ben made the trip ahead of top-15 matchup in between the LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies and fulfilled another good pet dog– Reveille X, Texas A&M’s mascot.Reveille made her way to Ben, who was wearing a press credential, and the 2 briefly embraced.Reveille Ben pic.twitter.com/8TnYBH4kuS!.?.!— SEC Network( @SECNetwork )October 27,
2024 Bloomington, Indiana Oct. 26 There’s no other way Ben would miss “GameDay’s”journey to Indiana
University, where Lee Corso spent 10 seasons as head
coach, part of the coach’s substantial pre-” GameDay”
résumé.Ben making an early
morning
SportsCenter look today in Bloomington!!! pic.twitter.com/KDktTaRdy4!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit )October 26, 2024 Before the show’s celebrations kicked off in Bloomington, however, Ben made a look on a various program–“SportsCenter”– gladly ambling around the set. Ben had plenty to do earlier in the early morning, as well, consisting of receiving a customized Indiana jersey and meeting up with Washington’s Husky mascot.Benny is getting looked after
today pic.twitter.com/aSG0VQ9eFe!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit )October 26, 2024 Austin, Texas Oct. 19 The golden retriever brought his pleasure back on the roadway for Week 8. Ben began his day by getting in spirit for the F1 United States Grand Prix with a plushy race car toy. But with the long day Ben has in Austin– with No. 5 Georgia taking on top-ranked Texas– he required a nap to charge for the
day ahead. Gon na be a looong day for the Huge Fella … got ta get the naps in where he can pic.twitter.com/YimHOL0MWJ!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 19, 2024
At the Texas
game, after Ben– the “Golden Retriever Coach”– received his credential, he squandered no time at all making new buddies, conference Bevo– a Texas longhorn guide and the Longhorns ‘live mascot.Golden Receiver Coach clocking in for task pic.twitter.com/hBCtwNbh8L!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit( @KirkHerbstreit)October 19, 2024 Ben meets Bevo pic.twitter.com/9rpaqm9VLL!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit)October 19, 2024 Eugene, Oregon Oct.
12 Ben couldn’t physically make the trip ahead of the Ohio State Buckeyes-Oregon Ducks match due to treatment
. But Ben’s presence was felt with an unique care bundle from the
Ducks’ mascot.Really value you thinking of Ben. Missed this week for treatment however will be back out next week. https://t.co/UktLqgUTEM!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit)October 11, 2024 Berkeley, California Oct. 5 The California Golden Bears hosted College GameDay for the first time in history, putting Ben on the Pacific time zone. They say the early riser gets the worm, and Ben displayed that perfectly.Nice views today #CollegeGameday pic.twitter.com/pM1TKpirpA!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit)October 5
, 2024 When on website, Ben is always the piece de resistance and knows how to take the show. Fans from Cal couldn’t get enough of Ben.Ben found his way into the action this
early morning#CollegeGameday pic.twitter.com/juA9uo7ZbW!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 5, 2024 Tuscaloosa, Alabama Sept. 28 From the looks of it, Ben was a fan of the GameDay team’s handles Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels heading into their matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats. But Ben gets what he longs for when he wishes to be pet, even if it’s on set.Ben come by the GameDay desk throughout the program pic.twitter.com/1SVxhMyuIn!.?.!— College GameDay(@CollegeGameDay)September 28, 2024 He was searching for the food from last segment
#CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/XwTRLFOEgS!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit)September 28, 2024 Much like the 50-yard line, Ben is the focal point. To Ben, there is no much better sensation than the fresh turf at Bryant-Denny Stadium.This dude Ben is a mess. pic.twitter.com/KRjjuVC9a0!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit )September 28, 2024 Calm before the storm in Tuscaloosa before kickoff pic.twitter.com/KzLzjniXkS!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 28, 2024 Watch out, Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide, the genuine “linebarker “remains in the building.Appreciate @AlabamaFTBL for getting Big fella his credential for this huge showdown tomorrow here in Tuscaloosa!@AlabamaFTBL @GeorgiaFootball pic.twitter.com/ScAIdl4G24!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit( @KirkHerbstreit) September 27, 2024 Norman, Oklahoma Sept. 21 Nobody does it much better than Ben. In preparation to steal the show before the Tennessee Volunteers took on the Oklahoma Sooners, Ben had to check the grass to guarantee it remained in game shape. Just the very best in the business gets those all-access qualifications, and Ben is definitely that guy.Big fella taking in the pregame warmups on the field … pic.twitter.com/MIZMxRox8q!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 21, 2024 Ben is with me and is excited to be with me back to Cincinnati and then onto Norman for the Sooners/Vols! https://t.co/bqdvcae7rL pic.twitter.com/m1P63bytb2!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit)September 19, 2024 Ann Arbor, Michigan Sept. 7 Who works harder than Ben
? No one. Ben was designated a”working”credential for the Michigan Wolverines’bout against the Texas Longhorns.Working Canine pic.twitter.com/PZr0K4tG9m!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit( @KirkHerbstreit)September 7, 2024
pic.twitter.com/e0lq0PZyI9!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit )September 7, 2024 Thank you to @UMichFootball for being such thoughtful hosts to our guy Ben. This is awesome!@CollegeGameDay showing up LIVE from Ann Arbor
9am ET!! pic.twitter.com/ycagIqwP6m!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit)September 7, 2024 Las Vegas Sept. 1 The LSU Tigers and USC Trojans set high expectations for the college
football season. Ben, nevertheless, set an even greater bar with his appearance throughout the pregame show..@KirkHerbstreit’s pet, Ben, made his way onto the LSU-USC pregame show pic.twitter.com/BetPuCpvcl!.?.!— ESPN College
Football(@ESPNCFB) September 1, 2024 Ready for action #USCvsLSU pic.twitter.com/FviemmmCyY!.?.!— Kirk Herbstreit(@KirkHerbstreit)September
1, 2024