Mutka: Time to say goodbye after 50-plus years on the sports beat
I'm not much for goodbyes, but since this is the final column of my second "retirement," it's time to reflect. My career with the Post-Tribune started in 1963 and included...
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Mutka: Griffith’s Justin Green fuels St. Francis’ run to national title
Hoosier Hysteria may rule the roost, but this state is also pushing the envelope in college football, especially at the NAIA level. Marian (Indianapolis) and St. Francis (Fort Wayne) accounted...
Mutka: Woes are plentiful for Purdue, Indiana, Notre Dame football
If you have a rooting interest in the big three state college football programs, this is a time for soul-searching. As for me, I'm scratching my head so much that...
Mutka: Lake Central’s Ethan Darter steps up for Marian football
Baseball was Ethan Darter's first love. but that's so yesterday for the former Lake Central three-sport letterman. "I didn't try football until eighth grade," said the lanky blond athlete, who...
Overrated arc: Valparaiso posts 7-1 record despite subpar shooting on 3-pointers
Is the 3-pointer overrated? Judging from Valparaiso University's current report card, it's an emphatic yes. The Crusaders have jumped out to a 7-1 record without showing any signs of marksmanship...
Mutka: Future looks bright for youthful Valparaiso football team
Ringing the victory bell was a joyous way to ring out Valparaiso University's football season. Now the Crusaders can look forward to doing it more often in 2017. Virtually their...
Frank Catrine’s running, receiving helps Valparaiso edge Jacksonville
Wide receiver Frank Catrine was never penciled in as a running back. Saturday, the Valparaiso University junior did both. His 72-yard touchdown run off a direct snap capped a 28-point...
Mutka: Bowman graduate Antonio Pipkin finds a football home at Tiffin
Saying goodbye to quarterback Antonio Pipkin won't be easy for Tiffin football coach Gary Goff. How do you replace someone who has appeared in 44 consecutive games and guided the...
Mutka: Region connection helps Marian football thrive in NAIA
Less than 150 miles south of "Da Region," Marian is quietly establishing an NAIA football dynasty. Since Hobart's Ted Karras kick-started the program in 2007, the Knights have won two...
Mutka: Cubs’ run evokes fond memories for local baseball fans
No sport canevoke a sense of nostalgia like Major League Baseball. Going to games with your dad.Keeping score.Taking a glove with you just in case a foul ball chose you....