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Sam Ekstrom
Sam Ekstrom is an executive producer and host at Locked On Sports Minnesota. He's previously covered the Vikings for 105 The Ticket, Zone Coverage, Purple Insider, and the Associated Press. He grew up in Vermillion, S.D. rooting for the USD Coyotes (not SDSU) and graduated from Dordt (not "dork") University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: 3 Marquee Free Agents
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 16, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss three big-name free agents and what their future might hold. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
Reggie Lynch Drops Appeal, Accepts Expulsion
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 15, 2018
Former Golden Gophers basketball standout Reggie Lynch announced Thursday morning in a press conference with his lawyer that he will be ending his attempt at appeal in […]
2/13 RECAP: Gophers Outgunned By Michigan State, Drop Eighth In a Row
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 13, 2018
The Golden Gophers desperately needed a fast start against the No. 2 Michigan State Spartans to have a chance. Instead, they could do little but watch as […]
NOTEBOOK: Mason Looking to Leave Lasting Legacy in Minnesota
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 13, 2018
As the Golden Gophers season winds down, so does the career of point guard Nate Mason. Voted a first-team all-conference player his junior year, Mason has backed […]
WATCH: Gophers Discuss Preparing for No. 2 Michigan State
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 12, 2018
Losers of seven straight, the Minnesota Golden Gophers could use a pick-me-up victory. But the task won’t be easy against the Michigan State Spartans, who are coming […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Kevin Stefanski Denied Interview With Giants
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 12, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels talk about the Vikings’ decision to deny Kevin Stefanski an interview with New York. They also talk Johnny Football, Lane Johnson’s comments […]
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The Young Journeyman: Minnesota Becomes the Latest Stop on John DeFilippo’s Unique Career Arc
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 9, 2018
John DeFilippo has lost track of the number of times he’s moved in his life. Maybe 18? Maybe 19? He can’t remember. His father, Gene, relocated the […]
THE DRAFT RAP: PFF’s Mike Renner Dives Into the Trenches
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 9, 2018
Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Mike Renner, who hits on some of the top defensive and offensive line prospects, as well as the elite […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: John DeFilippo is the New OC
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 9, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels react to the new offensive coordinator for the Vikings. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
WATCH: Richard Pitino and Nate Mason Discuss the Team’s Current Mentality
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 8, 2018
The Gophers have lost nine out of 10 games, yet head coach Richard Pitino is still satisfied with the effort. Despite missing starters Reggie Lynch, Amir Coffey […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: McDaniels Jilts the Colts
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 7, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss Josh McDaniels’ controversial decision to back out of the Colts’ head coaching job. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Vikings Free Agency Outlook: Special Teams
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 7, 2018
It’s time to turn the page to the Minnesota Vikings offseason with free agency just over a month away and numerous free agents to consider. In Part […]