My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer.” “Ben dies, it was just a lot of emotion,” Herbstreit continued. “And when you’re doing what we do, you endure. You know, you do your job.

Kirk Herbstreit pulled back the curtains on why ... My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer, you know, (our family dog) Ben dies. It was just a lot of emotion, and when you do what we do, you ...

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit had college football fans buzzing over his family dog, Peter. Herbstreit used to be with his golden retriever Ben, who accompanied him to work and various events.

Also during the season, Herbstreit had to say goodbye to his favorite dog, Ben the golden retriever. Ben won the hearts of college fans and received special treatment during his "College GameDay ...

Kirk Herbstreit wasn’t able to hold back his emotions ... “My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer. You know, (my dog) Ben dies. It was just a lot of emotion. And when you do what we do ...

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit was visibly emotional after ... My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer. Ben dies. It was just a lot of emotion. And when you do what we do, you endure.

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