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Optimism is high for St. Joseph's University Head Golf Coach Bob Lynch. Now in his 13th season on Hawk Hill, the SJU mentor feels he has assembled a young and talented group of golfers that should return SJU to its place among the region's top programs. "We'll be a lot stronger this year," assesses Lynch, "But we're still on the young side." Leading the way for SJU is the experienced tandem of juniors J.P. Glynn and C.J. O'Connell. "Fire" and "Ice" the duo each offers a unique skill to the squad. Glynn is a fiery and often emotional golfer, who possess the ability to rise to the occasion during big tournaments. O'Connell, with nerves of steel, possesses arguably the team's top short game. Joining this duo as a returnee is sophomore Mike Bosica. A pleasant suprise, Bosica found the opportunity to play regularly as a rookie and now has settled in as one of the squad's most consistent performers in his second year. In addition to these veterans, a banner crop of newcomers should have an immediate impact on the Hawk's fortunes. Those likely to make the biggest splash are sophomore Jeff Huntzinger and freshman Brian McDermott. A talented newcomer, Huntzinger transferred to Hawk Hill from Rhode Island. Although a red-shirt in his one season at URI, he received a taste of Atlantic 10 competition as the Rams captured the A-10 title. He starred as a prep standout at nearby La Salle High School, earning first-team all-Catholic League honors three times. He captured Catholic League individual crown as a senior. McDermott joins his brothers Mike ('97) and Kevin ('99) as the third member of his family to play for the Hawks. A graduate of Haverford High School, he was one of the state's top Prep golfers. Rounding out the team for SJU is the trio of freshmen Bill Devlin, Ryan MacDonald and Tom Spano. These individuals should press the regulars for a spot in the SJU lineup. Lynch feels that this group has the opportunity to stay together for a while and do something special. "We're as strong now, as we have been in couple of years. There is no reason why this team can't stay together for at least two years. This is a real steady group."