The tributes that filled social media the last two days following the death of Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, took the form of signs Saturday.

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 companion of Kirk Herbstreit who’d become a star in his own right for hanging out on set and in the broadcast booth.