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Sports Announcer Defends His Dog From Online Troll
25 Mar
Summary
- Announcer Kirk Herbstreit defended his golden retriever from an online critic.
- Herbstreit's dog, Peter, often accompanies him to college football games.
- The tradition of bringing a dog began with his late service dog, Ben.
College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit publicly defended his golden retriever, Peter, after a social media user criticized the dog. Peter has become a familiar sight accompanying Herbstreit at games, a practice that began in December 2024. This tradition honors Herbstreit's late service dog, Ben, who passed away in November 2024 after a battle with cancer.
Herbstreit shared his grief over Ben's passing, describing him as an exceptional companion. Following Ben's death, Peter was chosen as his new game-day partner. Peter has since been welcomed at various stadiums, often receiving special fan items, and has been a constant presence for Herbstreit during broadcasts.
