The tributes and condolences that filled social media the last two days following the death of college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, took the form of signs Saturday in Baton Rouge. With ESPN’s “College GameDay” on LSU’s campus ahead of the Tigers’ game against Alabama,

Kirk Herbstreit posted a thank-you on social media to fans who showed up to Saturday’s College GameDay taping in Baton Rouge with signs honoring the life of Ben, his beloved golden retriever.

As much as Saturday's broadcast of ESPN's College GameDay was a tribute to LSU's football culture, it was also a celebration of life for Ben Herbstreit, the faithful golden retriever and travel compan