RICHMOND, Ky. – EKU head football coach Walt Wells announced the hiring of Abby Worrell as EKU's Director of Football Recruiting Operations on Monday. 

Worrell previously worked as a Recruiting Operations Assistant for Arkansas State football, where she also served as a Recruiting & Operations Student Worker for three seasons. 

"I am so excited to be a part of the EKU family," said Worrell. "It's such an honor to be joining such a talented team and getting to contribute to their success. I want to thank Coach Wells and the whole football staff for trusting me with this position and I look forward to getting started." 

Worrell also worked for five years as the marketing manager and event coordinator for the Elk Chute Lodge in Missouri. 

EKU opens fall practice on Aug. 2 and kicks off the season on Sept. 2 at Cincinnati. Fans are invited to meet the team at Colonel Fan Day presented by Meijer on Saturday, August 26 at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium. The event is free to attend and will begin at 5:00 p.m. with an open scrimmage scheduled for 7:00 p.m.