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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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2/6 RECAP: Rally Falls Short as Gophers Lose to Surging Cornhuskers
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 7, 2018
Watching the Gophers over the past couple weeks, there’s no questioning the effort being put forth, even as the losses and injuries mount. But the results remain […]
Davonte Fitzgerald Gradually Finding His Step After Two-Year Layoff
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 6, 2018
Desperately in search of silver linings as their once-promising season slips away, the Minnesota Golden Gophers might be finding a small glimmer of optimism in the form […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sam and Sage Review the Super Bowl
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 5, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels review Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
2/3 RECAP: Gophers Battle But Drop OT Heartbreaker to Michigan
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 3, 2018
Another battle, another tough loss for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who put together one of their scrappiest efforts of the season but fell short in overtime against […]
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Vikings Free Agency Outlook: Offense
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 2, 2018
It’s time to turn the page to the Minnesota Vikings offseason with free agency just over a month away and 20 free agents to consider. Last time […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Super Bowl Prop Suggestions
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 2, 2018
Sam Ekstrom wagers 1,000 fake dollars on the Super Bowl. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Vikings Free Agency Outlook: Defense
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 31, 2018
It’s time to turn the page to the Minnesota Vikings offseason with free agency just over a month away and 20 free agents to consider. Let’s look […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Kirk Cousins is Available, But is He Desirable?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 31, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels evaluate the Alex Smith trade and what it means for the Vikings. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
1/30 RECAP: Gophers Lose to Iowa as Defense Folds in Second Half
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 30, 2018
With Amir Coffey out again after aggravating his injured shoulder, the shorthanded Minnesota Golden Gophers gave up 57 points in the second half to the Iowa Hawkeyes […]
Gophers Look to Regroup; Update on Eric Curry
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 29, 2018
Mired with numerous injuries and one key player suspended, the Minnesota Golden Gophers enter their final eight regular-season games with little to no margin for error. Minnesota […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Possible QBs to Acquire
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 29, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels touch on several quarterbacks the Vikings could pursue. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
CAST IN GOLD: The Wheels Have Fallen Off
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 26, 2018
Sam Ekstrom and Daniel House discuss the dreadful stretch that has likely knocked the Gophers out of NCAA Tournament contention. DOWNLOAD AUDIO