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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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CAST IN GOLD: Dave Campbell Joins to Talk Gophers Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 16, 2017
Dave Campbell of the Associated Press joins Sam Ekstrom to review Minnesota’s 75-74 over Indiana and project where the team can go from here. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
Akeem Springs Wins Game for Gophers on a Busted Play
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 15, 2017
Akeem Springs couldn’t find his shooting stroke all evening. The senior transfer was held scoreless for the first 32 minutes. He finished the night 2 of 13 […]
Vikings
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Vikings Tweets of the Week
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 15, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels evaluate quarterback Sam Bradford, discuss social media’s impact on NFL locker rooms and introduce Minnesota Vikings Tweets of the Week. Tune in […]
THE DRAFT RAP: Matt Miller, O-Line Depth & ‘Who’d They Miss?’
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 15, 2017
Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Matt Miller of Bleacher Report (@nfldraftscout) to talk draft scenarios. They also delve into Brandon Fusco’s release, O-line depth […]
The Gophers Have Turned a Corner Two-Thirds of the Way Through the Big Ten Season
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 13, 2017
Through 12 topsy-turvy Big Ten games, the Gophers have leveled out at 6-6, tied for sixth in the Big Ten standings and in position for a No. […]
WATCH: Pitino Previews Rutgers & Teammates Praise Murphy
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 10, 2017
Still flying high off a double-overtime win versus Iowa, the Gophers have a quick turnaround with a road game at Rutgers Saturday morning at 11 a.m. local […]
Vikings
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Skiing Tips, Boulder Breakfast Spots and Blair Walsh’s New Home
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 10, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels address Blair Walsh signing with Seattle, continue with player evaluations and delve into agent-player relationships with their Frugal Friday segment. Tune in […]
Double-OT Thriller Gives Gophers Much-Needed Home Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 9, 2017
A near disaster turned into a major breakthrough for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. After again squandering a double-digit lead on their home floor, the Gophers stabilized just […]
Vikings
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: The Sadness of a Falcons Fan
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 8, 2017
Sam Ekstrom hears from Aaron Freeman, host of Locked On Falcons, to get an idea of what the Falcons fan base is going through two days after […]
THE DRAFT RAP: Jon Ledyard Joins & Sam Quizzes Luke
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 8, 2017
Host Luke Inman and producer Sam Ekstrom dive into the NFL Draft, talking strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions. They also talk with draft guru Jon […]
Amir Coffey is Having a Great Year, and He’s Doing it Quietly
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 8, 2017
When he’s not flying around the court, throwing down two-handed slams or stroking 3-point shots, freshman Amir Coffey is rarely the center of attention. The 6-foot-8 guard, […]
CAST IN GOLD: Amir Coffey is the Best Freshman Since…
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 8, 2017
Daniel House joins the program to preview the Iowa game, discuss the decline of Jordan Murphy and the emergence of Akeem Springs and Amir Coffey.