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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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Adam Thielen Has a Little History with the Cincinnati Bengals
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 14, 2017
While the major story leading up to the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 15 tilt with the Cincinnati Bengals might be the history of head coach Mike Zimmer coordinating […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: James Rapien Says the Bengals Miss Mike Zimmer
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 14, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Locked On Bengals host James Rapien discuss: -The hot seat that Marvin Lewis and Andy Dalton are on. -Mike Zimmer’s impact in Cincinnati. -The […]
THE DRAFT RAP: Jordan Reid Talks RBs, QBs and OLs
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 12, 2017
Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Jordan Reid (@JReidDraftScout) for their first episode previewing the 2018 NFL Draft. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
12/11 RECAP: Murphy Dominates as Gophers Survive Scare Against Drake
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 11, 2017
After two demoralizing road losses to the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Arkansas Razorbacks that dropped the Minnesota Golden Gophers from the Top-25 ranks, a home game with the […]
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EKSTROM: As the Dust Settles, Vikings Have More Concerns Than Loss Against Panthers
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 11, 2017
All things considered, the Minnesota Vikings’ loss on Sunday to the Carolina Panthers shouldn’t be taken too hard. It was a photo finish against an NFC contender […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Mistake-Filled Game Leads to Loss
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 11, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels review Minnesota’s 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Vikings Lose to Panthers: Five Plays That Swung the Game
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 10, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings’ first loss in over two months was characterized by potentially concerning injuries, ill-timed turnovers and big plays that took points off the scoreboard. Here […]
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WATCH: Facebook Live Recap of Vikings 31-24 Loss (via 93X)
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 10, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan recap Minnesota’s 31-24 loss on the 93X Facebook page.
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The Vikings Are Learning How to Become Champions
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 8, 2017
When Mike Zimmer came to Minnesota, he was expecting to do a little yelling. The Minnesota Vikings of 2013 had been undisciplined, possessing the league’s 31st-ranked defense […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Week 14 Picks & Name That Game
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 8, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss: -The diminishing production of Stefon Diggs. -Thursday night’s thriller in Atlanta. -Old games from Sage’s past. -Week 14’s NFC North matchups. […]
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Kyle Rudolph is the Minnesota Vikings’ Man of the Year
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 7, 2017
Thanks to his generous work in the community, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was awarded the team’s 2017 Man of the Year award at Winter Park […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Carolina’s Weapons
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 7, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss: -Monday night’s violent hits. -Cam Newton’s mobility. -Christian McCaffrey. -Carolina’s defense. DOWNLOAD AUDIO