Four former Waller Bulldog football players will have some additional celebrating to do over the holiday season.  Jason Phillips, Mark Hafner, Cody Johnson, and David Hunter will be playing football with their respective universities in NCAA Bowl games.  Phillips, class of 2004, is a standout middle linebacker for TCU.  He has garnered many awards in his career including 1^st and 2^nd team All-Mountain West linebacker.  He was also named Co-Defensive MVP for TCU this past season.  TCU plays Boise State in the Poinsettia Bowl on December 23^rd.  Hafner, class of 2003, and Hunter, class of 2008, both play for the Houston Cougars.  Hafner is a prominent tight-end who has played a vital role in one of the nation’s most potent offenses.  Hafner has gained many awards including 2^nd team All-Conference USA.  Hunter is a true freshman who plays defensive tackle for the Cougars.  Both Hunter and Hafner will be playing in the Fort Worth Armed Forces Bowl against Air Force on December 31st.  Cody Johnson, class of 2007, is emerging as a notable tailback for the University of Texas.  Johnson currently has 12 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman for the Longhorns.  Johnson and his teammates will take on Ohio State in the BCS Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on January 5.  In addition to these great honors, Jason Phillips and Mark Hafner were recently named to the Sports Illustrated All-American Honorable Mention team.  Cody Johnson was named to the Rivals.Com 1^st team All-Big 12 Freshman Team.  Eddie Brown, class of 2008, and current defensive tackle at Texas A&M University was also named to the Rivals.Com 1^st team All-Big 12 Freshman Team.  Congratulations to these fine young men and their families.