University of Oklahoma Athletics
NCAA Approves Waiver for Mitchell
August 30, 2007 | Athletics
Aug. 30, 2007
NORMAN, Okla. -- The NCAA approved OU's waiver request Thursday to accept funds to help defray funeral costs for football recruit Herman Mitchell killed last week.
Those who wish to contribute should mail checks to the OU Athletics Department made out to "O-Club, Inc. " with "Mitchell Fund" written in the memo line. The checks will not be accepted unless the memo line contains "Mitchell Fund".
The money will be deposited in an account designated specifically to defray funeral costs for the family.
The NCAA also approved Oklahoma's request for head coach Bob Stoops and two additional OU coaches to travel to Houston. The Oklahoma coaches will meet with members of Mitchell's family and visit Westfield High School. Coach Stoops will present the family with a framed Oklahoma jersey.
Checks should be mailed to:
OU Athletics Department
McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics
180 W Brooks, Suite 3575
Norman, OK 73019
Again, please make out the check to "O-Club, Inc." and write "Mitchell Fund" in the memo line.
