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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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DON’T DREAD THE SPREAD: Breeders’ Cup Hype & Week 9 Picks
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 3, 2016
Sam and Sam are back at it. Verhulst is preparing for his trip to the Breeders’ Cup, and they discuss their upcoming week of NFL picks. A […]
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Norv Turner Surprises Vikings, Resigns After Two Straight Losses
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 2, 2016
After a two-game losing streak during which the Minnesota Vikings’ offense produced just 20 total points, including two garbage time touchdowns, and watched their quarterback get sacked […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Norv Turner Resigns
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 2, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels react to the breaking news of Norv Turner’s resignation. Tune in daily for Locked On Vikings with former Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Where’d the 5-0 Vikings Go?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 1, 2016
Sam Ekstrom ponders what happened in the Windy City on Halloween Night and whether the Vikings are capable of fixing their offensive — and now defensive — […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Tricks, Treats, Vikings & Bears
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 31, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss Sunday’s NFL action before giving their final thoughts and predictions on Monday night’s Vikings-Bears game. Tune in daily for Locked On […]
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What’s the Matter With the Vikings’ Running Game?
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 28, 2016
If the offensive line’s incessant struggles are Concern A, then the Minnesota Vikings’ lackluster rushing attack is Concern B. In fact, the two are closely linked. Offensive […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Stuffed Animal Genocide
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 28, 2016
Sam Ekstrom is joined by Arthur Arkush from Chicago to discuss the Bears’ poor start to the season and his beloved Cubs in the World Series. Sage […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: What Was Up With the Pete Carroll Thing?
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 27, 2016
Sam Ekstrom is first joined by Arif Hasan to address the rumors of the Vikings signing another offensive lineman. Then new Locked On Wolves host, Zach Bennett, […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Sage Rosenfels Addresses the 2009 Bounty Allegations
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 26, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss the recent Deadspin article about the 2009 Vikings having a bounty program. They also talk about communication on the O-line and […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Correction, Not Perfection
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 25, 2016
Sam Ekstrom explains how Mike Zimmer has been good at bouncing back from losses and describes how Minnesota can rediscover its identity. Tune in daily for Locked […]
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Bouncing Back Has Been a Strength of Mike Zimmer’s in Minnesota
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 24, 2016
A curt Mike Zimmer, clad with a baggy gray ensemble of sweatshirt and sweatpants, approached the Winter Park podium Monday afternoon. It was his second time in […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Melancholy Monday After a Philly Fiasco
By Sam Ekstrom - Oct 24, 2016
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels discuss Minnesota’s first loss of the season, a 21-10 clunker at Philadelphia. Tune in daily for Locked On Vikings with former Vikings […]