Bowling Green, Kentucky – Former Hilltopper Defensive Coordinator David Elson has returned to Western Kentucky University to lead the 1AA National Championship football team. After leaving Western earlier this year to become an Assistant Coach at West Virginia, the 31 year old Elson says he intends to oversee an aggressive recruiting effort. The Butler University graduate is also hinting that the team will feature a balanced offense.
Former Hilltopper football coach Jack Harbaugh resigned from the position on February 28th.