Had to put my bestfriend of 13 years down on Thursday, Kirk was completely right, dogs only flaw is that they don't live long enough. Rest in peace Bear, the house feels empty without you buddy
I'd like to tell you it gets much easier but I'd be lying. My Pepper's Been gone near a year and it felt like it happened yesterday watching Kirk's testimony this morning on GameDay! I suppose we should just be happy we had them in our lives in the end...
i'm going through something similar right now, it happened on monday. i'll keep you in my prayers. allow yourself to go through the emotions so you don't ball your emotions up. God is always there for you and will continue to be there for you. everything is gonna be okay
I’m so sorry to hear this. I know the pain all too well. Remember how spoiled and happy you made him. When the time is right please adopt and or rescue another so you can feel that love again. ❤️🐾
I started to cry when Kirk cried before they played the tribute. Then the tears really started to roll down my face as I watched the video sitting with both my dogs. Rest in peace, Ben!
"Hero's get remembered but legends never die." I always loved watching Ben hobble on to the show and wag his tail every Saturday. He was my favorite part of college game-day and any game Kirk was on. We love you Ben
Ben was such a humble superstar, warming all of our hearts each and every day. Kirk, thanks for sharing him with us - we were all blessed to know such a special furry friend. We lost our dog last month to cancer at age 10, too, so we share in your grief and will be sending prayers. A friend gave us a plaque that hangs in our kitchen that says “Heaven’s the place where all the dogs you’ve ever loved come to greet you,” and I know Ben will be there for you, your family, and the College Game Day family who all loved him.
Sorry sorry kirk . When you get that special dog you just know . Losing them is as bad as losing a child cuz they are our children. Please don't give up on dogs . So many rescues out there need you . And there is a ben in a shelter waiting for you now # Rescue
Agree 100%. I thought about the pain and loosing our two dogs and not getting another. The wife found a five year old rescue and he has won our hearts over and over. Rescues rule and have sooooo much love to give. As I write this he is snoring next to me.
Hopefully Kirk can bring one of his 3 other Labradors with him and on the set. College GameDay is not the same and needs a dog back. Ben changed America and made everyone smile, we can't let that go and stop doing it now.
Kirk was trying not to cry this whole video and when he got choked up at the end I felt is sadness. Ben was beloved by many college football fans around the country. He really was Kirk’s best friend. ❤️😭
Kirk later apologized for not being able to introduce the video “properly”. Mister…your introduction was PERFECT. Exactly how it should have been. Really, the ONLY way it could have been introduced. From your heart, as broken as it was. And that’s where Ben is now, already busy at work, healing your heart. Peace be with you, Kirk.
We lost our Golden this summer after 15 years. Long life for a Golden. I still miss him everyday. Ben looked like such a happy boy. So true that dogs lives are way too short.
Absolute Unconditional Love from Man’s Best Friend!!! It doesn’t get any better than that!!! More loyal and loving than any human could ever be!!! Great Tribute to Ben from his Daddy Kirk!! You are both First-Class All the Way Around!!! Thank You Both!!!
Prayers to you Kirk and to Ben. I lost my Dog Coco a year ago to Cancer and she was 14. It happened so suddenly. I feel your pain Kirk. I know Ben is with God. 🙏🙏
I love Ben, he had such an aura of joy and love, a gorgeous boy, and my heart is breaking. Gosh, he will be missed by so many. Deepest condolences to the Herbstreit family. Just a glimpse of beautiful soul Ben was enough to brighten a day and bring smiles to everyone. Rest well, play well, sweet boy. ❤️
This got to me knowing how Kirk feels and how hard it is to convey your feelings that close to an earth shattering loss such as this.prayers for KIRK.✝️
Ouch. Posted the AP story on our local news site Friday and was hoping they would discuss. Tough to see Kirk break down. Been my guy for 20 years. But take pride Kirk and other animal people when you give an animal a life like this.
I only saw a little bit of Ben on TV, but honestly I wish I had watched more. You were always a pleasure to see on screen Ben. My heart always leapt with joy when I saw you. Rest easy big fella.
Goddammit, that voice cracked at the last second made me spill tears. I showed my girl and she's crying now. Holding our dog. He is 11 and gray in the face. He is our old pup. Our heart goes out to Ben and Kirk.
Man I havent cried this much over a Gameday story since that Tyler Trent Purdue story several years ago. My sincerest condolences to you, Kirk. This made me hug my dog a little bit tighter this morning, to her annoyance.
You gave him a good life, and Ben knew you loved him. Our canine family members never last as long as we would like, but if we keep them in our thoughts they live on forever... Condolences to you, Kirk, and your family. I've been there many times so I relate to what you are experiencing.. Dogs give us unconditional love and devotion. They fill our lives with happiness, joy and companionship. When their life ends they take with them the best years of our life and, in return, they leave behind memories of theirs for us to keep forever.
Hearing this and watching this breaks my ❤️ heart. Dogs are more loyal than we humans and in a way more loving. All they want to do is wag their tails and be next to you even when you are upset or want to be alone, they want to confort you and are so innocent. It is not right that they live such short lives, we humans can certainly learn from them what unconditional love is. My baby will be 4 years on November-13 and he is part f our family and the best thing that happened to us. My heart goes out to you Kirk and your family. Heaven just got another one way too early. God please keep Ben safe until he can see his family again.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Just had to put my six year old Golden Retriever Murphy down. He was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and it was sudden. They give so much love. Our hearts are broken. I hope you find comfort and peace in your memories of Ben soon instead of sadness. Wonderful tribute.
Ben was a beautiful symbol for for America and how much we all love of precious dogs. Thank you Kirk for sharing him and your heartbreak. We all are emotional right along with you!
Nothing like a dog, best friend that loves you all the days of his life and you will miss them the rest of yours. Rest easy Ben in the beautiful Heaven that God has prepared for us all 🐾🐾💙⭐️
Kirk, Sorry about your loss on Ben! He will always be in our hearts who loves him! It’s been a pleasure to watch him this season and me knowing him for the 1st time this year!
My Black Cat of 13 years SHADOW just passed away 6 days ago laying next to me but it wasn't until watching Kirk Herbstreit did I cry . I lost a soul that can never be replaced . I understood how he feels .
truly blessed Mr. Herbstreit. it is a gift when God uses such a beautiful friend to show a man’s humble and authentic endearing graciousness. God marked your heart my friend
Kirk you are right, the only flaw dogs have is their lives are too short. The love, loyalty and companionship they joyfully give us is the greatest gift. I'm so sorry for your loss, your voice at the end tells the tale of your grief. Thank you for sharing.
I was sobbing by the end of the video. Heaven just gained another beautiful soul. Praying for Kirk and his family. College Football will never be the same because we won’t ever see Ben’s little tail wags from the corner. 🫶🏼
Dog heaven just gained a 5 star recruit
Amen, brother. Amen
Gained the only 6 star to every exist.
@@Bizz4r2m0kehe is a 15 star recruit
Amen!
Well said Cole. Well said.
Kirk getting choked up at the end really got me 😭 Rest in Peace Ben. Thank you for making my Saturdays much more enjoyable
Kirk cried so did I. Happy to see his tears
Dude I broke seeing this. Kirk is such a professional, and he’s right Ben was such a presence
On College GameDay Kirk was so emotional before showing this video he couldn't speak. It was very moving. 🐕
Never easy saying good-bye or getting over the loss of a friend
I teared up too…no shame in that at all
if you didn’t tear up during that, you’re not human.
As a robot, I am trying to comprehend the significance of your comment.
I didn’t tear up and that doesn’t make me not human
Best humans I have ever known were animals.
What is a tear
@@PrimeDeanznot sure what’s worse, this comment or the person who gave it a thumbs up.
Just watched it in a room full of grown men with multiple combat deployments. Everyone in the room was crying
I’ve been deployed multiple times and I broke down
@@robertfrank1472 😢 same
As a combat vet myself all I have are my cats. I can't imagine losing them. I'm petting them right now
Lol and people wonder why we can't win wars anymore 😂
@ I love the ignorance of todays “men” but don’t worry real men will still wake up everyday and fight for your freedom
Had to put my bestfriend of 13 years down on Thursday, Kirk was completely right, dogs only flaw is that they don't live long enough. Rest in peace Bear, the house feels empty without you buddy
Sorry for your loss. What kind of pup was he?
@@zacharyflock6628 A great one
I'd like to tell you it gets much easier but I'd be lying. My Pepper's Been gone near a year and it felt like it happened yesterday watching Kirk's testimony this morning on GameDay! I suppose we should just be happy we had them in our lives in the end...
i'm going through something similar right now, it happened on monday. i'll keep you in my prayers. allow yourself to go through the emotions so you don't ball your emotions up. God is always there for you and will continue to be there for you. everything is gonna be okay
I’m so sorry to hear this. I know the pain all too well. Remember how spoiled and happy you made him. When the time is right please adopt and or rescue another so you can feel that love again. ❤️🐾
I started to cry when Kirk cried before they played the tribute. Then the tears really started to roll down my face as I watched the video sitting with both my dogs. Rest in peace, Ben!
Oh man that was so heart breaking..... I wish they talked about Ben more or let him talk after the break but you can tell Kirk isn't ready yet...
Me too
Nothing like the LOVE a dog gives to us.
Unconditional love. Just like Jesus shows us.
@@acoupleofgoatsAmen bro! That’s beautiful
@@acoupleofgoatslol dude religion is a scam
@@acoupleofgoatsyou mfs make everything worse by bringing up your silly cult
God bless Kirk and Ben. Kirk, you will see him again.
"Hero's get remembered but legends never die." I always loved watching Ben hobble on to the show and wag his tail every Saturday. He was my favorite part of college game-day and any game Kirk was on. We love you Ben
Ben is an example of what love really is.
I was prepared but not nearly enough 😢 love Ben
A dog is mans best friend for a reason, no one will love us like a dog would
Pets are family members too 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
This was pretty great by ESPN.
Every day with a dog is a gift from god
Most certainly is
Absolutely
Dog/God.
Thank for sharing Ben with us. We all mourn the loss of Ben. Ben will never be forgotten ❤❤
Too True...Too True! ❤ Again! Thinking of Ben and Kirk and his family tonight! ❤❤ Real Men Own and LOVE DOGS!! ❤❤ 🐕 ❤❤❤❤
Rest In Peace Ben. Watching you on tv was the best part of the game. 🕊️🕊️
Keep those vibes up Ben you’re an angel now.
This made me cry and I cry rarely. Hopefully we can see him again someday😭😭
I am here in Baton Rouge... I don't think there was a dry eye in the crowd...
I watched from Colorado while making breakfast. This segment stopped me in my tracks. I'll be honest, I cried.
Made me tear up 💔. I don’t cry very often.. 😢
This was beautiful I broke down and especially at the end. Thank you Kirk for sharing Ben with all of us.
This is the greatest thing out of football in a while😊
We will see you again someday Ben!!!
He was a GOOD & HANDSOME BOY!!
Enough to make a 17 year old who never cries shed a tear
Ben was everyone’s best friend.
Having lost my own furry friend on the 6th of October, this really stirs up that hurt again. So long Ben!
I’m so sorry, I hope you’ve recovered
I started crying after hearing Kirk's emotion in just the first sentence
Ben was such a humble superstar, warming all of our hearts each and every day. Kirk, thanks for sharing him with us - we were all blessed to know such a special furry friend. We lost our dog last month to cancer at age 10, too, so we share in your grief and will be sending prayers. A friend gave us a plaque that hangs in our kitchen that says “Heaven’s the place where all the dogs you’ve ever loved come to greet you,” and I know Ben will be there for you, your family, and the College Game Day family who all loved him.
Dogs are the best , it hurts so much when they go
Be more like Ben ❤
My heart goes out to Ben's dad. Remember how loved he was. Ben will always be with you.
Dogs are truly man’s best friends.
💔 I’m so sorry for your loss. He’ll be waiting for you on the other side. Prayers
Sorry sorry kirk . When you get that special dog you just know . Losing them is as bad as losing a child cuz they are our children. Please don't give up on dogs . So many rescues out there need you . And there is a ben in a shelter waiting for you now # Rescue
Agree 100%. I thought about the pain and loosing our two dogs and not getting another. The wife found a five year old rescue and he has won our hearts over and over. Rescues rule and have sooooo much love to give. As I write this he is snoring next to me.
Hopefully Kirk can bring one of his 3 other Labradors with him and on the set. College GameDay is not the same and needs a dog back. Ben changed America and made everyone smile, we can't let that go and stop doing it now.
Or a Golden Retriever puppy and name him Baby Ben.
@@TheWinonaJohnsonhe had his younger Labrador with him Saturday.
@@brycehall4995that was one of his other Golden Retrievers named Peter! Beautiful dog too! Miss sweet Ben though!
That’s exactly what he did today
Bawled like a baby😭 So sorry for your loss Kirk❤️ Ben captured both mine and my son’s hearts. Thanks for sharing him with us.
My heart is broken for you Kirk. Thank you for sharing Ben with us. Rest in Peace Ben. We will miss you. 😢💔
Kirk was trying not to cry this whole video and when he got choked up at the end I felt is sadness. Ben was beloved by many college football fans around the country. He really was Kirk’s best friend. ❤️😭
My dog and looks like Ben are unbelievable examples of unconditional love.
I was unprepared for this today 😭
Being a dog owner and massive dog person. And love sports and have loved kirk s work for years.
Man the tears were flying.
😢😢😢
Listen to Kirk’s voice… especially the last couple sentences….. my heart for a 🐐 losing a 🐐
Rest in peace, Ben🕊️🙏
real men cried today
Real men cry whenever they want.
100
Kirk later apologized for not being able to introduce the video “properly”.
Mister…your introduction was PERFECT.
Exactly how it should have been.
Really, the ONLY way it could have been introduced.
From your heart, as broken as it was.
And that’s where Ben is now, already busy at work, healing your heart.
Peace be with you, Kirk.
Ben was the best, We will miss you Ben. Rest In Peace, Dogs truly are man’s best friend. You’re proof. We love you Ben
We all need to be more like Ben
Not fair dogs don’t live longer. They give us so much unconditional love, and loyalty.
We lost our Golden this summer after 15 years. Long life for a Golden. I still miss him everyday. Ben looked like such a happy boy. So true that dogs lives are way too short.
Absolute Unconditional Love from Man’s Best Friend!!! It doesn’t get any better than that!!! More loyal and loving than any human could ever be!!! Great Tribute to Ben from his Daddy Kirk!! You are both First-Class All the Way Around!!! Thank You Both!!!
Kirk choking up at the end got to me. Ben was beloved by everyone and like herbie said ben was America best friend
What a beautiful tribute Kurt he’s smiling and wagging his tail in heaven for you
AMEN
Love you Ben❤
I saw him in person at the IU game two weeks ago. He was an inspiration. Rest in Peace Ben
I cried like a child when Kirk broke down. I'm starting to again.
Prayers to you Kirk and to Ben. I lost my Dog Coco a year ago to Cancer and she was 14. It happened so suddenly. I feel your pain Kirk. I know Ben is with God. 🙏🙏
Dog Heaven just got a Hall Of Famer ❤ we love you Ben. Idk how Kirk wasn't crying the whole narration 😢
Bet he had to do more than one take. I know I would’ve had to.
I love Ben, he had such an aura of joy and love, a gorgeous boy, and my heart is breaking. Gosh, he will be missed by so many. Deepest condolences to the Herbstreit family. Just a glimpse of beautiful soul Ben was enough to brighten a day and bring smiles to everyone. Rest well, play well, sweet boy. ❤️
This got to me knowing how Kirk feels and how hard it is to convey your feelings that close to an earth shattering loss such as this.prayers for KIRK.✝️
Ouch. Posted the AP story on our local news site Friday and was hoping they would discuss. Tough to see Kirk break down. Been my guy for 20 years. But take pride Kirk and other animal people when you give an animal a life like this.
We have a Rescue Golden named Ben, who is 11. Seeing his weekly videos were a reminder of how lucky we are! All DOGS go to HEAVEN.
❤GOD Bless Ben😢💔
LOVE YOU BEN!!!!!!!!!
rest in peace ben, thank you for sharing ben with us kirk!
I only saw a little bit of Ben on TV, but honestly I wish I had watched more. You were always a pleasure to see on screen Ben. My heart always leapt with joy when I saw you. Rest easy big fella.
Goddammit, that voice cracked at the last second made me spill tears. I showed my girl and she's crying now. Holding our dog. He is 11 and gray in the face. He is our old pup. Our heart goes out to Ben and Kirk.
Man I havent cried this much over a Gameday story since that Tyler Trent Purdue story several years ago.
My sincerest condolences to you, Kirk. This made me hug my dog a little bit tighter this morning, to her annoyance.
Thank you college game day for having amazing class of honoring Ben. He will be forever missed.
Prayers sent to you & your family Kirk...Always remember the great times that Ben shared with ya...💔🐶🐕🙏
Deepest sympathy! Thank you for sharing him with the world.
He made you a better person and you couldn't have had a better friend!!! Rest well Ben🙏🙏🙏
You gave him a good life, and Ben knew you loved him.
Our canine family members never last as long as we would like, but if we keep them in our thoughts they live on forever...
Condolences to you, Kirk, and your family. I've been there many times so I relate to what you are experiencing..
Dogs give us unconditional love and devotion. They fill our lives with happiness, joy and companionship. When their life ends they take with them the best years of our life and, in return, they leave behind memories of theirs for us to keep forever.
Im not crying. You’re crying.😢😢
When he said it “less like wandering and more like belonging”, I felt that.
Hearing this and watching this breaks my ❤️ heart.
Dogs are more loyal than we humans and in a way more loving. All they want to do is wag their tails and be next to you even when you are upset or want to be alone, they want to confort you and are so innocent. It is not right that they live such short lives, we humans can certainly learn from them what unconditional love is. My baby will be 4 years on November-13 and he is part f our family and the best thing that happened to us. My heart goes out to you Kirk and your family. Heaven just got another one way too early. God please keep Ben safe until he can see his family again.
Love you Ben
Thank you Kirk for sharing Ben with us. Im sorry you lost your best friend, you will see him again.
..thank you, Ben, and goodbye.
We love bennnnn
I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Just had to put my six year old Golden Retriever Murphy down. He was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and it was sudden. They give so much love. Our hearts are broken. I hope you find comfort and peace in your memories of Ben soon instead of sadness. Wonderful tribute.
Ben was a beautiful symbol for for America and how much we all love of precious dogs. Thank you Kirk for sharing him and your heartbreak. We all are emotional right along with you!
So thankful that he has blessed us the years...rest easy sweet boy
LONG LIVE BEN
Nothing like a dog, best friend that loves you all the days of his life and you will miss them the rest of yours. Rest easy Ben in the beautiful Heaven that God has prepared for us all 🐾🐾💙⭐️
Kirk, Sorry about your loss on Ben! He will always be in our hearts who loves him! It’s been a pleasure to watch him this season and me knowing him for the 1st time this year!
Kirk i hope you feel Ben's presence all the time! You are a great human....i am weekly touched by your love and solidarity towards Lee Corso.
My Black Cat of 13 years SHADOW just passed away 6 days ago laying next to me
but it wasn't until watching Kirk Herbstreit did I cry .
I lost a soul that can never be replaced .
I understood how he feels .
The loyalty and love from a dog is unmatched. They, like Ben are the best. Sleep well Good Boy.
LOVE YOU BEN!
I didn’t want to start my day sobbing but gosh dang. I have a 3 yr old black lab and I can’t imagine losing him
when i tell you i busted into tears in the beginning and when his voice broke i lost it 😭 my favorite cat just died and i never got to say goodbye 😭
Oh my heart. We love Ben.
truly blessed Mr. Herbstreit. it is a gift when God uses such a beautiful friend to show a man’s humble and authentic endearing graciousness. God marked your heart my friend
Ben is such a stud he so cool ❤
😢I just can't stop crying I know how it feels PRAYERS FOR THE Herbsteet family
Oh man, this hurt my heart
Sorry for your loss. What a great companion. It’s awesome you included and shared him with everyone. Wishing you all the best.
Kirk you are right, the only flaw dogs have is their lives are too short. The love, loyalty and companionship they joyfully give us is the greatest gift. I'm so sorry for your loss, your voice at the end tells the tale of your grief. Thank you for sharing.
Love you Kirk. Thanks for sharing Ben
I was sobbing by the end of the video. Heaven just gained another beautiful soul. Praying for Kirk and his family. College Football will never be the same because we won’t ever see Ben’s little tail wags from the corner. 🫶🏼