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Peterson in Rare Company for Rushing; Not So Much For Receiving
By Sam Ekstrom - May 27, 2016
Photo Credit: Kyle Hansen The Vikings head into 2016 with a three-time rushing champion in the backfield who cares a lot about his place in history. Thirty-one-year-old […]
DON’T DREAD THE SPREAD: Previewing the NBA & Stanley Cup Finals, Plus More GoT Odds
By Sam Ekstrom - May 26, 2016
Sam and Sam rue their Preakness bets before moving on to happier things, like their future bet on OKC to win the title! They talk NBA and […]
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Several Players Held Out of Vikings OTAs
By Sam Ekstrom - May 25, 2016
The Minnesota Vikings held their second day of OTAs on Wednesday, and while virtually everyone was present, not all were active. Left tackle Matt Kalil and defensive […]
Richard Pitino’s Gophers Tenure is Hanging in the Balance
By Sam Ekstrom - May 18, 2016
On April 3, 2014, Richard Pitino stood on a ladder, his right hand raised triumphantly with a freshly-snipped net clasped in his fingers. His father Rick, a […]
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Notebook: Zimmer in His Element With Film Session
By Sam Ekstrom - May 12, 2016
In this day and age, media sessions that unearth new information are unfortunately getting fewer and farther between all the time. So when a truly enlightening event […]
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New Pictures of a Nearly-Complete US Bank Stadium
By Sam Ekstrom - May 11, 2016
The Minnesota Vikings are 73 days away from the ribbon-cutting on their new stadium, and 85 days from the first event — an international soccer game between […]
Gophers’ Lynch Jailed, Suspended For Sexual Assault Allegations
By Sam Ekstrom - May 9, 2016
After enduring a rollercoaster season filled with scandal off the court and mediocrity on it, the Minnesota Gophers were optimistic that the 2016-17 would be a launching […]
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Vikings Offensive Coaching Staff a Who’s Who of Football Lifers
By Sam Ekstrom - May 6, 2016
Photo Credit: YouTube If only journalists were permitted a quick glimpse in the offensive meeting room of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s a room filled with well over […]
Best Bets From @SamsSportsPicks
By Sam Ekstrom - May 6, 2016
It’s time once again for the weekend’s Best Bets from your Cold Omaha betting authorities Sam Ekstrom and Sam Verhulst. Then again, if you’ve followed our tips […]
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LaQuon Treadwell Should Fit Right Into Vikings’ Offense, Culture
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 29, 2016
For months, fans, journalists and talking heads alike projected the Minnesota Vikings would take a big-bodied possession receiver in the opening round of the NFL Draft. Thursday […]
A Collection of Refs Screwed Us Moments in Minnesota Sports
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 25, 2016
The only thing fans love more than a moral victory in the landscape of local sports is a good old-fashioned scapegoat referee. Minnesota Wild fans, to their […]
Best Bets From @SamsSportsPicks
By Sam Ekstrom - Apr 22, 2016
Welcome back for another edition of Sam and Sam’s Best Bets for the sports betting weekend. Last week we went 1-2 with one future that’s yet to […]