Reporters' Notebooks

Jake Trotter, Oklahoman: The NCAA granted a waiver for Oklahoma to establish a fund to assist with funeral expenses for the family of Herman Mitchell, the Sooner recruit who was gunned down last Friday in Houston.

Wendell Barnhouse, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: College football insider: Notes, quotes and anecdotes.

Paul Strelow, Columbia State: Dancing at Clemson's zombie zoo will resume Monday night despite concerns by some fans that the stadium structure could be damaged.

Joe Vardon, Toledo Blade: The owner of a South Toledo cell phone store denies he introduced a gambler to Harvey "Scooter" McDougle, a Toledo running back who earlier was the focus of an FBI probe into pointshaving involving Rocket games.

Kevin Tatum, Philadelphia Inquirer: Navy serves as a measuring stick to rebuilding Temple.

Associated Press: Arkansas announced plans for a Spanish radio network to broadcast games for the state's rapidly growing Hispanic population.

Associated Press: Former Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Sam Houston State past Angelo State, 17-13.

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