Kirk Herbstreit Snaps Back at Fan For Critical Comments Sunday

Kirk Herbstreit Snaps Back at Fan For Critical Comments Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit is known for his love of college football, his alma mater's team the Ohio State Buckeyes, and his family among many other things.Herbstreit includes his dogs as part of his family, including his golden retriever Peter, who has taken over the spotlight since his dog Ben passed away on November 7, 2024.

On Sunday, Herbstreit used Father's Day to share multiple posts with the social media world, including a photo of Peter that caused a surprising reaction from a fan.

Kirk Herbstreit and his dog before Ohio State's game vs.

Notre Dame earlier this year.

Mark J Rebilas-Imagn Images "Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there on the front lines doing the best they can and trying to make a positive difference in their children's lives," Herbstreit said on X.He called his sons "prized possessions" that he is thankful for each day.

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there on the front lines doing the best they can and trying to make a positive difference in their childrens lives-stages change and we learn and grow along the way..key to me is not having all the answers or trying to be perfect, but to be...

Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 15, 2025Herbstreit followed his message up with a picture of his dog that was met with resistance.Big Pete wishing all the Dads a Happy Fathers Day as well! pic.twitter.com/QUOx9uhoQd Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 15, 2025"Kirk, why do you have a childlike obsession with dogs?" one fan said.

"It's Father's Day, you have children, but you're still doing this strange dog bit.

You're like 50," the commenter said, to which Herbstreit replied, 'Poor fella." Poor fella https://t.co/EG9SGA0HKl Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 15, 2025Herbstreit followed his post up with a picture of Beau Herbstreit, the Herbstreit family's recent addition, himself a golden retriever and a puppy.

Baby Beau havin a pool day on Fathers Day! Hahaha!! pic.twitter.com/ZPqPv59z8G Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) June 15, 2025Herbstreit previously received a letter from former president Joe Biden consoling him over the loss of Ben Herbstreit.

"I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Ben," Biden wrote in a letter addressed to the former Ohio State quarterback in a post still pinned to the top of Herbstreit's X account.

Politics aside-REALLY honored to receive this personal note from @POTUS sharing his appreciation and compassion for the loss of our beloved Ben.I can only hope that Ben knows how many people he touched.

pic.twitter.com/OQogRAH7oX Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) December 4, 2024Related: Ohio State Unveils Buckeye Sports Group to Revolutionize NILThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared..

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