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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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The Vikings Have Terrorized Cam Newton the Last Two Meetings
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 6, 2017
When Cam Newton faced the Minnesota Vikings in 2013, he passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another in a decisive Carolina Panthers victory at the Metrodome. […]
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A Deeper Look at Minnesota’s Defensive Third Down Success
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 4, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings are the best third-down team in the NFL. There’s no debating it. Not only did Minnesota move into first place in third-down offense with […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Minnesota Moves to 10-2
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 4, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss the following from Minnesota’s 14-9 win versus Atlanta: -The Vikings excellent late-game drives. -Defensive success on third downs. -Case Keenum’s performance. […]
12/3 RECAP: Gophers Overpower Rutgers in Big Ten Opener
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 3, 2017
After a deflating loss in Wednesday’s top-15 battle versus the Miami Hurricanes, the Minnesota Golden Gophers had no time to feel sorry for themselves. A much-improved Rutgers […]
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WATCH: Purple Postgame Facebook Live (via 93X)
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 3, 2017
Sam Ekstrom, Luke Inman and Arif Hasan broke down Minnesota’s 14-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons on the 93X Facebook page. \
WATCH: Gophers Describe the Impact of Dupree McBrayer’s Injury
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 2, 2017
Richard Pitino addressed the media Saturday about the team’s Big Ten opener against Rutgers. The Minnesota Golden Gophers may be without starting guard Dupree McBrayer for a […]
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NOTEBOOK: Zimmer’s Eyes, Top Receivers & Bad Falcons Memories
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 1, 2017
Dec. 1 marks an unpleasant anniversary that the Minnesota Vikings head coach would like to forget. The Vikings hosted the Dallas Cowboys on this date last year […]
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How the Two Pats have Helped Transform Minnesota’s Offense
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 30, 2017
When Pat Shurmur took over for offensive coordinator Norv Turner in Week 9 of the 2016 season, he wasted no time making changes. The Minnesota Vikings had […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Luke Inman Joins to Talk Case Keenum’s Player of the Month Honors
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 30, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman talk Case Keenum’s award and much more. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
Gophers’ Warts Show in Loss to No. 10 Miami Hurricanes
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 29, 2017
Heading into Wednesday’s highly-anticipated matchup with the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, the No. 12 Minnesota Golden Gophers knew they could play with anybody. But they also knew […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Chatting With Locked On Falcons Host Aaron Freeman
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 29, 2017
Sam Ekstrom chats with Aaron Freeman about the following: -Minnesota’s offensive line and receivers. -Julio Jones and why he doesn’t get many red zone targets. -De’Vondre Campbell’s […]
Pitino Calls Criticism of Saturday’s 5-on-3 Scenario “Fake Outrage”
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 28, 2017
In the days following the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ 89-84 win over a three-man Alabama Crimson Tide squad, Richard Pitino has heard his share of slights: fans wondering […]