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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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Josh Doctson, Like Laquon Treadwell, Still Trying to Emerge in Second Season
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 9, 2017
Separated by one draft pick, second-year receivers Josh Doctson and Laquon Treadwell will forever be linked after getting taken by the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings in […]
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QB NEWS: Sam Bradford to IR, Teddy Bridgewater Activated, Case Keenum Named Starter
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 8, 2017
The Minnesota Vikings made announcements involving their three primary quarterbacks Wednesday morning, ending one’s season and beginning another’s. Sam Bradford was placed on injured reserve after undergoing […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Previewing Washington
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 8, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss the injured, inconsistent — yet dangerous — Washington Redskins, as well as the newest developments around Sam Bradford. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
How Will Richard Pitino’s Best Team Handle the Hype?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 7, 2017
This isn’t the first time the Minnesota Golden Gophers have had high expectations under Richard Pitino. After 25 wins and a surprising N.I.T. title in Pitino’s first […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: NFC Contenders Make Statements
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 7, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels hit on the following topics: -Sam’s trip to Las Vegas. -Green Bay’s loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. -NFC […]
Gophers Crack Top-25 in First NCAA Basketball Poll
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 2, 2017
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have high expectations for the upcoming basketball season, and the national pundits seem to agree. Head coach Richard Pitino’s team is ranked 15th […]
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Four Stat Sheet Takeaways at the Vikings’ Halfway Mark (Defense)
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 1, 2017
With the Minnesota Vikings 6-2 at the bye week, it’s a convenient time to figure out what individual players are on pace to accomplish. With the season […]
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Four Stat Sheet Takeaways at the Vikings’ Halfway Mark (Offense)
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 30, 2017
With the Minnesota Vikings 6-2 at the bye week, it’s a convenient time to figure out what individual players are on pace to accomplish. With the season […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Amended Win Predictions
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 30, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels review the team’s big win against Cleveland and adjust their season win total predictions. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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FIRST REACTION: Vikings Avoid Scare Versus Browns, Move to 6-2
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 29, 2017
With his team leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter, Everson Griffen finally got to the quarterback. His sack of DeShone Kizer virtually clinched the game […]
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Aaron Rodgers Accuses Anthony Barr of Taunting After Causing Broken Collarbone
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 27, 2017
Sidelined until at least Week 15 with a broken collarbone, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had some interesting remarks about what happened following his injury against […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Week 8 Picks
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 27, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels debate which teams are for real and invent a new game for their Week 8 picks. DOWNLOAD AUDIO