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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: Best. Super Bowl. Ever.
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 6, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels deliver their thoughts on the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. Tune in daily for Locked On Vikings with former Vikings QB […]
CAST IN GOLD: Heather Rule Talks Pitino, Lynch and Impact Freshmen
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 2, 2017
Sam Ekstrom is joined by Heather Rule to diagnose what’s gone wrong during the current losing streak and why the Gophers are still one of the best […]
LOCKED ON VIKINGS: The Silliest Super Bowl Bets
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 1, 2017
Sam Ekstrom continues Vikings player evals, then has some fun with Super Bowl facts and crazy prop bets. Tune in daily for Locked On Vikings with former […]
Reggie Lynch Must Stay on the Floor For Gophers to Emerge From Slump
By Sam Ekstrom - Feb 1, 2017
Brought in as a much-needed rim protector from Illinois State, Reggie Lynch endured a brutal year on the bench as he watched the Gophers flounder while he […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Robert Land Sets the Scene in Houston
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 31, 2017
Locked On Texans host Robert Land joins the show to discuss his team’s quarterback situation and what the city is like with the Super Bowl five days […]
Same Old Story: Gophers Lose Lead, Game Against No. 22 Maryland
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 28, 2017
Another fast start turned into another gut-wrenching, poorly-executed finish as the Minnesota Gophers (15-7, 3-6) dropped their fifth consecutive game, 85-78, at Williams Arena. Meanwhile, the young […]
WATCH: Richard Pitino Talks Maryland, Coffey and NCAA Tourney Position
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 27, 2017
The Gophers host No. 22 Maryland Saturday afternoon at The Barn, trying to halt a four-game losing skid. Head coach Richard Pitino previewed the matchup during his […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Evaluating Kalil and Rhodes’ Future Deals
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 27, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels evaluate a pair of Vikings who could have big paydays around the corner, then continue the money conversation with Frugal Fridays and […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sage Rosenfels Recalls His Trade From the Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 26, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels talk about Jeff Pearlman’s “Gunslinger” book, the deterioration of the Pro Bowl and Laquon Treadwell’s tough rookie season, amongst other topics, in […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Luke Inman Live From the Senior Bowl
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 24, 2017
Sam Ekstrom is joined by ColdOmaha.com’s Luke Inman to talk prospects at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Tune in daily for Locked On Vikings with former […]
CAST IN GOLD: Chad Graff and Sam Ekstrom Address the State of the Gophers
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 24, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Chad Graff diagnose Minnesota’s problems amidst its three-game losing streak.
Gophers Have to Execute Better in the Clutch to Succeed in Parity-Filled Big Ten
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 23, 2017
Less than two weeks ago, the Minnesota Golden Gophers were the talk of the town. Coming off a convincing win over Ohio State, Minnesota was tied atop […]