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Tasty Tailgate Treats

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Tailgating time is near and that means you better have a few go-to recipes under your belt. The right food will ensure that everyone, die-hard football fan or not, enjoys the party and satisfies their hunger. Here are five recipes that will have you wanting more!

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Sausage balls are a tailgating classic. While there many different variations of them, cream cheese keeps the sausage balls moist and tender, unlike other recipes. Make the recipe your very own by opting for hot sausage over regular for a kick. These are sure to keep your guests coming back for more. Click here for the full recipe.

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Baked Pizza Dip

Don’t have time to run to the store? This recipe uses ingredients that you probably have in the refrigerator and pantry. The dip also takes little time to assemble, making it a staple tailgating food. Add your favorite pizza toppings for personalization. Click here for the full recipe.

Photo courtesy of The Cozy Cook

Fire Crackers

This is a fun spin on the classic saltine cracker, especially for those who enjoy a kick. Besides a great tailgate snack, these are fantastic for all of your get togethers or special events. This recipe is completely customizable, from the seasonings to the type of cracker you use, so you can put your own spin on it. For the full recipe, click here.

Photo courtesy of Pate G. via Food.com

Buffalo Chicken Dip

If you have been to a tailgate in recent years, chances are you have eaten buffalo chicken dip. This recipe is one of the top-rated buffalo chicken dips because of how easy and delicious it is. It is very versatile and can be eaten alone, with your favorite veggie or favorite chip. Be prepared for guests asking for the recipe at the end of the night! Click here for the full recipe.

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Melendez via Food.com

Bacon Crescent Bites

This is a great grab-and-go snack so your guests can run back just in time to watch a touchdown. This recipe is deliciously easy.  This variation uses bacon as the main protein, but you can substitute sausage, hamburger or any other meat you choose. The creamy filling between crescent rolls makes it hard not to like. For the full recipe, click here.

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2020 Farm Bureau Insurance Award Winners

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LITTLE ROCK – Farm Bureau Insurance is pleased to announce the winners for the 2020 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards.

The Farm Bureau Insurance Awards honor Arkansas’ top offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year for each classification. The veteran staff at Hooten’s Arkansas Football selected three finalists for each category, and those 45 finalists and their families were invited to attend the Farm Bureau Insurance Awards, held virtually for the first time this year, Monday night.

Mack Wallace, Vice President of Sales for Farm Bureau Insurance in Arkansas said: “Farm Bureau Insurance wants to congratulate the 15 award winners on their terrific performance this season. All 45 finalists should be proud of what they were able to accomplish in this unusual 2020 football season. As always, Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to honor excellence as the title sponsor of this outstanding event.”

Farm Bureau Insurance has supported education and community involvement in Arkansas for more than 70 years.

7A/6A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR (winner in CAPS)
AUSTIN LEDBETTER, BRYANT
Bryce Bohanon, Conway
Hayden Schrader, Bryant

7A/6A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
COLE JOYCE, BENTONVILLE
Jordan Hanna, Greenwood
Noah Perry, Little Rock Catholic

7A/6A COACH OF THE YEAR
CHRIS YOUNG, GREENWOOD
Chris Hill, Sylvan Hills
Buck James, Bryant

5A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
COOPER WHITE, PULASKI ACADEMY
Torie Blair, Texarkana
Marterious Ross, Wynne

5A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
FUTA SHINKAWA, PULASKI ACADEMY
Corey Platt, Little Rock Christian
Kam Robinson, White Hall

5A COACH OF THE YEAR
KEVIN KELLEY, PULASKI ACADEMY
Eric Cohu, LR Christian
Van Paschal, Wynne

4A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
CAM WIEDEMANN, SHILOH CHRISTIAN
Hunter Smith, Joe T. Robinson
Buster Thomas, Arkadelphia

4A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
KAM TURNER, RIVERCREST
Keystan Durning, Ozark
James Jordan, Joe T. Robinson

4A COACH OF THE YEAR
JEFF CONAWAY, SHILOH CHRISTIAN
Johnny Fleming, Rivercrest
Josh Price, Stuttgart

3A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
CADEN SIPE, HARDING ACADEMY
Jett Dennis, Greenland
Jordan Owens, McGehee

3A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
TY DUGGER, HARDING ACADEMY
Jacobi Nolen, Prescott
Justin Wilson, Prescott

3A COACH OF THE YEAR
MARCUS HADDOCK, MCGEHEE
Neil Evans, Harding Academy
Tom Sears, Hoxie

2A OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JAHEIM BROWN, FORDYCE
Jaxson Carter, Poyen
Jameson Threadgill, Gurdon

2A DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JOSH HARRINGTON, FORDYCE
Armando Harper, Gurdon
Chris Haywood, Foreman

2A COACH OF THE YEAR
B.J. PASCHAL, DES ARC
Tim Rodgers, Fordyce
Luke Starks, Bigelow

2020 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards

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Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2020 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards. The Farm Bureau Insurance Awards honor Arkansas’ top offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year for each high school football classification.

Hooten’s Arkansas Football selects three finalists for each category based on the performance of those players and coaches throughout the season. Those 45 finalists and their families are typically invited to attend the Farm Bureau Insurance Awards in person. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the event is being held virtually for the first time this year.

Everyone is encouraged to watch the event live on December 21st at 7:00pm on hootens.com.

This year’s event will feature a welcome from Mack Wallace – VP of Sales and awards announcements from Chad and Chris Hooten.  Highlights of all the finalists will be shown before the winners are announced. Agents from across the state will be taking part in the event by delivering trophies and gifts to their local finalists and award winners.

Farm Bureau Insurance has supported education and community involvement in Arkansas for more than 70 years and we are proud to continue our involvement with this outstanding event.