Ducks make big impression on McCarthy 

Monrovia (Calif.) defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy didn’t know exactly what to expect on his official visit to Oregon. It was his first official visit of the year and first time he had been to Eugene but it didn’t take long for the big tackle to feel right at home.

“Man, I loved it there,” McCarthy said. “I had high expectations and the trip blew them out of the water. The facilities, the academic center, the locker rooms and the treatment center were all first class and Oregon spares no expense when it comes to building up their football program. The game atmosphere was incredible and like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I’ve been to games at USC and UCLA before, but Oregon was by far the loudest stadium I’ve been in.

McCarthy said he had a great time with his hosts and the coaches, too.

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