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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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Dalvin Cook: “I’ll Just Come Back Better Than Ever”
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 16, 2017
When Dalvin Cook clutched his knee and fell to the U.S. Bank Stadium turf back on Oct. 1, everyone suspected it was serious. Knees don’t just buckle […]
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Should Greg Olsen Be Allowed to Broadcast the Vikings Game?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 16, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss the following topics: -Greg Olsen’s participation in Sunday’s broadcast and whether it should be allowed. -Minnesota’s decision to start Case Keenum. […]
11/15 RECAP: Gophers Survive Late Run, Cruise Past Niagara 107-81
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 15, 2017
The No. 14 Minnesota Golden Gophers thought they had already demoralized the pesky Niagara Purple Eagles, but a second-half spurt by the 20-point underdog made Minnesota’s third […]
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New Left Tackles Have Made a Huge Difference for Rams and Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 15, 2017
The 2016 Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams were offensively challenged. Both were bottom 10 in points scored. Both were bottom 10 in sacks allowed. And they […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Scouting the Rams
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 15, 2017
Sam Ekstrom discusses the rise of the Los Angeles Rams: -Where they stand in offensive rankings. -Sean McVay’s path to being head coach. -L.A.’s playmakers. -The key […]
11/13 ROAD RECAP: Gophers Down Providence 86-74 in First Road Test
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 13, 2017
Richard Pitino didn’t seem too sentimental about returning to his alma mater. Conversely, he was nervous about the team that awaited his Minnesota Golden Gophers in the […]
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Josh Norman Played His Worst Game of the Season Against Minnesota’s Passing Attack
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 13, 2017
The Washington Redskins secondary may want to burn the tapes of their last two efforts against the Minnesota Vikings. Last year in Week 10, Sam Bradford threw […]
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sam and Sage Talk Minnesota’s Fifth Straight Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 13, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels break down Minnesota’s Week 10 win: -They discuss the difference in receiver play between the two teams. -Case Keenum’s highs and lows […]
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FACEBOOK LIVE: Vikings Win Fifth Straight, Move to 7-2
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 12, 2017
Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman break down Minnesota’s 38-30 win over the Washington Redskins on Facebook Live, via 93X.
11/10 RECAP: Jordan Murphy Scores Career-High as Gophers Pull Away in Opener
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 10, 2017
Taking on a USC Upstate Spartans team that underwent a coaching change just over a month ago and was ranked by Sports Illustrated as the 300th best Division […]
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Redskins Could Start Two Offensive Linemen with Minnesota Connections
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 10, 2017
As many teams experience this time of year, the Washington Redskins are hurting. In their Week 9 game against Seattle, the Redskins were missing four offensive linemen, […]
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sam and Sage’s Week 10 Picks
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 10, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss the following on their Friday show: -A wild high school football finish. -Washington’s major injury issues. -Josh Norman’s reputation. -Week 10 […]