Sam Ekstrom, Author at Zone Coverage

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Sam Ekstrom is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. He is a high school play-by-play voice, primarily at BCTV and Prep Spotlight, and a former sports radio host at 105 The Ticket. Follow Sam on Twitter @SamEkstrom.

Kyle Rudolph on His Future: “I Have a Lot of Football...

Sam Ekstrom - April 19, 2019

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Kyle Rudolph believes he is still squarely in his prime. The Vikings tight end, entering the final year of his five-year extension, has three consecutive...

Vikings Schedule: Two Vantage Points on All 16 Games

Sam Ekstrom - April 18, 2019

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We've reached the time of year for record predictions. Never mind that drafts, trades and injuries will continue to radically reshape teams before the first...

FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – Wins, Losses and Bye Weeks… The...

Sam Ekstrom - April 17, 2019

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How will this season play out? We dissect the newly released schedule and with only two weeks left, we talk more draft scenarios. In This...

FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – A Defense That Stays Together Wins...

Sam Ekstrom - April 17, 2019

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We discuss the tight knit Vikings defense, Adam Thielen's contract extension, and the 2019 Zone Coverage Draft Guide is out. In This Episode: The Hitman gets...

Vikings Defense Grateful, Emotional at the Return of Its Two Anchors

Sam Ekstrom - April 17, 2019

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Harrison Smith's lip quivered talking about Anthony Barr, his teammate for the last five seasons. Both are former first-round picks and cornerstones at their respective...