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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: Dalvin Cook Discussion & Lebron vs Jordan
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 9, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels talk about the AFC South division, Dalvin Cook’s projections and the NBA Finals. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Who is Sage’s Favorite Trash Talker?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 7, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels review Tuesday’s OTA practice, discuss the Vikings’ top three quarterbacks and preview the AFC East division. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: The Final 53
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 7, 2017
Over the last couple weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Previous stories: Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive […]
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OTA REPORT: Things Get Lively as Mike Zimmer Returns
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 6, 2017
With head coach Mike Zimmer back from a two-week hiatus at his Kentucky ranch to rehabilitate his vision, the Minnesota Vikings pumped up the intensity level in […]
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VIDEO: Teddy Bridgewater Airs it Out
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 6, 2017
Rehabbing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater again warmed up with the Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Tuesday, showcasing his arm with several longer throws. Here’s a sample. Teddy Bridgewater play-action deep […]
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Specialists
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 2, 2017
Over the last couple weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Previous stories: Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sage on Teddy, Zimmer and Rookie Contracts
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 2, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels visit some of the biggest stories of the week for the Vikings, preview the AFC North and give their NBA Finals predictions. […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sam’s Top 5 NFL Play-By-Play Guys
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 1, 2017
Sam Ekstrom breaks down his favorite national play-by-play broadcasters in the NFL. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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OTA REPORT: Sharrif Floyd Speaks, Teddy Throws and Offensive Line Updates
By Sam Ekstrom - May 31, 2017
There was plenty to report Wednesday at Winter Park as the Minnesota Vikings took the field in their second OTA session open to the media. One man […]
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Vikings Seventh-Round Pick Hosted YouTube Talk Show in College
By Sam Ekstrom - May 31, 2017
As detailed yesterday at ZoneCoverage.com, Minnesota Vikings rookie Jack Tocho will be locked in a battle to make the roster as a safety. If it doesn’t work […]
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Safeties
By Sam Ekstrom - May 30, 2017
Over the last couple weeks, Zone Coverage has broken down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Previous stories: Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive […]
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Cornerbacks
By Sam Ekstrom - May 25, 2017
Over the next couple weeks, Zone Coverage will break down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Previous stories: Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive line […]