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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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Breaking Down the Vikings’ 35 Sacks
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 22, 2017
Let’s be clear: Mike Zimmer doesn’t really care about sacks. The Minnesota Vikings head coach would much rather see disciplined rushers that keep the quarterback contained and […]
12/21 RECAP: Gophers Edge Oral Roberts Without Dupree McBrayer
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 21, 2017
Coming off a 10-day break for final exams — and two days away from a week-long Christmas break — the Minnesota Golden Gophers were expectedly rusty. They […]
WATCH: Gophers Discuss How to Improve Their 3-Point Defense
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 20, 2017
Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino addressed reporters about what the team has been working on since its last game on Dec. 11. Their primary focus? […]
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Vikings Taking Notice of Catch Rule Controversy
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 20, 2017
Fans and pundits alike continue to contest the NFL’s catch rule, which took center stage again last Sunday when Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James had a […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Vikings Get Four Pro Bowlers
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 20, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss: -Green Bay’s decision to put Aaron Rodgers on IR. -Minnesota’s four Pro Bowl selections. -“Name That Quarterback” DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Brett Hundley Will Start vs Vikings as Aaron Rodgers Heads to IR
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 19, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings caught a break Tuesday afternoon as the Green Bay Packers announced that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be placed on injured reserve after playing one […]
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Vikings Have Little Time to Relish Division Clincher
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 18, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings don’t have much time to appreciate their second division championship of the Mike Zimmer Era. Players normally speak about a 24-hour rule, during which […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: The Vikings Are NFC North Champions
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 18, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss: -Minnesota’s blowout win. -The importance of clinching the division title. -The rivalry game coming up on Saturday. -The catch controversy between […]
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WATCH: Division-Clinching Facebook Live (via 93X)
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 17, 2017
Luke Inman and Arif Hasan recap the Minnesota Vikings victory on 93X’s Facebook Live.
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Vikings Crush Bengals to Clinch NFC North, Bridgewater Returns
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 17, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North, and Teddy Bridgewater returned. Not a bad day for the Purple at U.S. Bank Stadium. Nearly one year ago — […]
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INJURY UPDATE: Vikings Down Two Tight Ends For Sunday’s Game
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 15, 2017
There’s good news and bad news on the injury report leading up to Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals. The good? Minnesota should get […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Bulletin Board Material?
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 15, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss: -Pacman Jones’ diss towards Adam Thielen on Twitter. -Minnesota’s tight end injuries. -Adrian Peterson’s dwindling career. -Week 15 picks. DOWNLOAD AUDIO