Preview | 18 Exclusive: Hope on the Record

Updated: Monday, 25 Feb 2013, 5:43 PM EST
Published : Monday, 25 Feb 2013, 3:54 PM EST

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Last fall, one of the biggest college sports stories to hit the ground was the firing of Purdue head football coach Danny Hope. After that, Hope avoided media interviews. Until now.

This week, for the first time since it was announced Purdue would be cutting ties with him, Hope is taking part in an interview. Sports 18’s Mike Cleff brings us this exclusive sit-down, which is chock-full of Hope’s opinions on the team, his firing as head coach, and more.

Tune in to News 18 at 6 and 11 Tuesday and Wednesday for an interview you won’t get anywhere else, and watch our attached video to get a taste of what's ahead.

Need a brush-up on the events that surrounded Hope leaving his position last fall? Here are our previous stories.

Nov. 6, 2012: Is there hope for Coach Hope?

Nov. 26, 2012: Purdue cuts ties with Coach Hope

Dec. 31, 2012: Hope expected to attend bowl game

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