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ESPN: USC and UCLA Checked Out McCarthy

Coaches from both the schools were on hand to see Ellis McCarthy at Monrovia's opening game Thursday night, according to ESPN.

Coaches from USC and UCLA scouted football star Ellis McCarthy during the Wildcats' season opener Thursday, according to ESPN.

The massive defensive lineman helped the Wildcats limit Glendora to 16 points on their way to a 29-16 victory in the first game of the season. Two coaches from each school checked out McCarthy, including UCLA's head coach, ESPN reported.

"Bruins coach Rick Neuheisel made the road trip as did Trojans recruiting coordinator and DL coach Ed Orgeron," ESPN reported.

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Both schools will "likely be on the short list" for McCarthy until signing day, according to ESPN.

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