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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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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Facing the Falcons
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 28, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss: -The importance of Minnesota’s win last Thursday. -The threat of Julio Jones for Atlanta. -The status of the NFC’s contenders. DOWNLOAD […]
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Jerick McKinnon Will Have Extra Motivation on Sunday
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 27, 2017
Homecomings always provide a reason for NFL players to circle games on the calendar, so that’s why Jerick McKinnon plans on having a little extra juice for […]
11/25 ROAD RECAP: Gophers Win Bizarre Game as Alabama Finishes With Three Players
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 25, 2017
Everything was going swimmingly for the No. 14 Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Barclays Classic in Brooklyn. After demolishing Massachusetts on Friday, the Gophers held a 57-44 […]
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RECAP: Vikings Hold Off Lions Rally, Move to 9-2
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 23, 2017
There were nervous moments in the second half, but the Minnesota Vikings held on for a 30-23 win over the Detroit Lions, giving them a three-game lead […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Thanksgiving Traditions & The Challenges Minnesota’s Defense Presents
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 22, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss their Thanksgiving memories and the keys for a Vikings victory on Thursday. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
11/21 RECAP: Gophers Roll Past Alabama A&M, Stay Unbeaten
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 21, 2017
In their final game before the nonconference schedule tightens up significantly, the No. 14 Minnesota Golden Gophers took care of business against the vastly overmatched Alabama A&M […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sage and Sam Review Vikings-Rams
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 21, 2017
It was a massive win for the Vikings on Sunday. Sage Rosenfels and Sam Ekstrom discuss everything they observed. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Defenses Have Dominated the Recent Vikings-Lions Rivalry
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 21, 2017
For an opponent so strongly defined by its passing game, the Minnesota Vikings sure have done a great job slowing down Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions. […]
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Vikings Stymie Rams Offense, Pull Away Late to Move to 8-2
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 19, 2017
In perhaps the most highly-anticipated game of the season, the Minnesota Vikings made a big-time statement on their home turf, shutting out the league’s highest-scoring offense for […]
NOTEBOOK: Nate Mason’s Leadership, Amir Coffey’s Offense & Michael Hurt’s Cutting
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 18, 2017
Entering his senior year, all-conference point guard Nate Mason had a lot of responsibility. He’d be required to be a linchpin in the Minnesota Gophers’ pursuit of […]
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Former Viking John Sullivan Thriving in New Home; Friday’s Injury Report
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 17, 2017
Case Keenum’s grudge match against the Los Angeles Rams is not the only reunion fans will see on Sunday. Former Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan, who spent […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sullivan’s Impact & Week 11 Picks
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 17, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss the following leading up to Sunday’s Vikings – Rams game: -Sage’s memories of playing with Rams center John Sullivan. -X-Factors for […]