Sacred Heart-Griffin stands tall helping Washington

A no-win situation?That would seem to be the case for the Sacred Heart-Griffin football team.After all, they're the guys taking on Washington Community High School in state semifinal action Saturday.Make that a win-win:It's a win for Washington just for going on with the show and, in so doing, lifting the spirits of the folks back home who could sure use a boost after the devastation they've been through.And it's a win for Sacred Heart-Griffin, which is providing buses so displaced Washington fans can make the 70-mile trip to the big game, and making sure a meal is waiting upon their arrival.The quote: #8220;We're really trying to come together as a community,#8221; Malik Turner, a senior on the SHG team told the Springfield Journal-Register. #8220;That's what we do here at SHG. We're going to try and help them the best we can.#8221;One word:Awesome. Perfect fit?Hey, if Illinois head coach Tim Beckman and offensive coordinator Bill Cubit can't coexist #8212; and last week's sideline tussle kinda indicates they can't #8212; perhaps a good fit for Cubit next year would be with Chicago's Big Ten team.Just sayin'.Injury report:Item statement released by the Bulls this week: #8220;Jimmy Butler sustained an injury to his right great toe against Charlotte on Monday night.#8221;Reaction: Great toe?? Have I been calling it the wrong thing all these years?Shhhh:All this talk about Josh McCown not committing a turnover thus far has me worried that ... yep, you know where I'm going with this.One man's opinion:Channel 2's Ed Curran more than held his own against the entire Channel 5 meteorological staff in the leadup to Sunday's frightening weather outbreak.Just too many cooks in that Channel 5 kitchen.That's right, Frank:What in the name of Conrad Dobler is going on?Dan Dierdorf retiring?Always thought he was a little goofy, but did a solid job.What's it gonna take?:If you heard Bears president Ted Phillips on the #8220;Mully and Hanley Show#8221; on Thursday, then you got his take on the sad sod situation at Soldier Field.In a nutshell, it was the same old, same old with an assurance that the field would be ready for the Monday nighter against Dallas in a couple of weeks.Argh, we're never gonna get Field Turf, are we? Just wondering:What's Elke Sommer up to?Hmm:Item: Ex-Cub Marlon Byrd, 36, signs a two-year contract with the Phillies for $8 million a year.Thought: Jonathan Toews makes $6.3 million a year. Wait, what?The Bears signed injured defensive tackle Jay Ratliff a few weeks ago.But when he returns to action it'll be as Jeremiah Ratliff.Um, OK.But seriously:If Ratliff does return, and Lance Briggs gets healthy, that's a pretty big upgrade for the defense.And that's precisely why these next few games are so crucial.BTW:How is that end around play to Alshon Jeffrey still working?!And finally: Jose Canseco. Goat. Diapers. Police.Can't make this stuff up.