Ordering a Brawny Lad

If the Bengals didn't already have Alex Sulfsted's cell number, they'd know where to find him - at the Frisch's Mainliner in Fairfax. Twice this year the Bengals have called to sign the former Mariemont High and Miami University offensive lineman, and twice he was at the restaurant. The latest call came Tuesday. Sulfsted was discussing his football future with his father. "I tried out (this season) with 11 teams," Sulfsted said. "Nobody wanted to sign an offensive lineman in the middle of the season." Sulfsted practiced Wednesday with the Bengals in his third go-round with the team that released him Aug. 25. "Hopefully I can stay this time," he said.

Mark Curnutte

GCL's having a 'Garden Party'

The second annual Greater Catholic League "Garden Party" will take place Saturday at Cincinnati Gardens. The five-game schedule features teams from the Division I South division playing teams from the Division II North. The Enquirer's top three Division I teams - Moeller, St. Xavier and La Salle - head the field.

Saturday's schedule:

• 1 p.m. - Chaminade-Julienne vs. La Salle;

• 2:45 p.m. - Alter vs. McNicholas;

• 4:30 p.m. - Badin vs. Moeller;

• 6:45 p.m. - Elder vs. Roger Bacon;

• 8 p.m. - Purcell Marian vs. St. Xavier.

Tickets are available at participating schools in advance, $6 for students and $10 for adults. All tickets are $10 at the gate.

ONLINE: Kitna chat today

Join Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna online from 1:30-2 p.m. today to talk about his role this season, as well as Sunday's game vs. the 49ers. Log on to Cincinnati.Com.

Ask our experts

Beat reporters Bill Koch (UC) and Dustin Dow (Xavier) will answer e-mail about the Bearcats and Musketeers men's basketball teams. The best question each week will appear on our weekly "Tipoff" page, which will debut Saturday; the rest will run online at Cincinnati.Com. E-mail bkoch@enquirer.com or ddow@enquirer.com.