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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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“Tough Decisions”: Five Major Questions Facing the Vikings This Offseason
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 13, 2020
Head coach Mike Zimmer was ready to get away from the Vikings’ Eagan facility less than 48 hours following his team’s playoff loss at San Francisco. The […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Where Do the Vikings Go From Here?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 12, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman break down the 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. -The slow defensive start -Where’d the offense go? -Turning points in the […]
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Kevin Stefanski to Be Hired as Cleveland Browns Head Coach
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 12, 2020
The Minnesota VIkings are once again searching for a new playcaller. Less than 24 hours after Minnesota’s season came to an end against the San Francisco 49ers, […]
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Vikings’ Devotion to Running Game Was a Blessing and a Curse This Season
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 11, 2020
SANTA CLARA — Mike Zimmer was determined not to have a repeat of the 2018 season. He wanted a tougher football team that could beat up opponents […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React After Season Ends in San Francisco
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 11, 2020
Watch the Vikings react to their 27-10 playoff loss against the San Francisco 49ers. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN STEFON DIGGS
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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Overmatched By 49ers in Lopsided 27-10 Loss
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 11, 2020
BIG PICTURE Compared to the emotionally-battering playoff losses of the past, this 27-10 defeat should sting less. The Vikings survived on the plucky underdog mentality for one […]
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What Kind of a Challenge is Richard Sherman?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 10, 2020
At 31 years old, the second act of Richard Sherman’s career is looking a lot like the first. He is once again a shutdown corner for a […]
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Kyle Rudolph’s Hands — and Gloves — Have Shown Their Value
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 9, 2020
Many receivers would covet Kyle Rudolph’s hands. Apparently, a mystery reporter coveted his gloves. Rudolph relayed on Twitter Wednesday that a media member had requested his game-worn […]
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Brian O’Neill Doing the Heavy Lifting on Vikings’ Offensive Line
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 8, 2020
Luke Inman contributed video to this story. Photos via USA Today Sports. Take a closer look at some of the Minnesota Vikings’ biggest moments from Sunday’s playoff […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: The Minnesota Vikings Defeat the New Orleans Saints on Wild Card Weekend
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 6, 2020
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman recap the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, and look ahead to their Divisional Round opponent, […]
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Adam Thielen Reemerged at the Perfect Time
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 6, 2020
NEW ORLEANS — For a second straight year, Adam Thielen fumbled in a game against the Saints, and again it looked like the result could be costly. […]
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Kirk Cousins Won It, But the Defense is the Story in Vikings Upset
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 5, 2020
NEW ORLEANS — Kirk Cousins outplayed Drew Brees Sunday in New Orleans. Heading in, most would have presumed that statement to mean the Vikings won a shootout, […]