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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 […]