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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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INSTANT REACTION: Vikings Roll in Bounce-Back Win Over Raiders
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 22, 2019
Early in the season, it’s a been a story of fast starts — both for the Vikings and their opponents. Sunday afternoon Minnesota was on the right […]
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What You Need to Know About the Oakland Raiders’ Defense
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 19, 2019
When the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders last met four seasons ago at the O.co Coliseum, Khalil Mack was arguably the game’s most compelling player, and the […]
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Jon Gruden Talks Daniel Carlson, Kirk Cousins and Minnesota’s New-Look Offense
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 18, 2019
Oakland Raiders head coach, Hard Knocks legend and Frank Caliendo impersonation subject Jon Gruden spoke to Twin Cities reporters Wednesday afternoon about his team’s upcoming game with […]
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The Packers Sold Out Against Kirk Cousins’ Play-Action Last Sunday
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 18, 2019
Hailed as one of the league’s preeminent play-action passers by coaches, teammates and opponents alike, Kirk Cousins had a rough go of it last Sunday when asked […]
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SECOND LOOK: Pass Interference Calls in Sunday’s Game Raise More Questions About New Rule
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 17, 2019
Luke Inman contributed to this story. Sitting at his locker, still wearing his cleats and pants over half an hour following the end of a 21-16 loss […]
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DAY-AFTER REACTION: Vikings Squander Opportunities in Loss to Packers
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 16, 2019
Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman of Zone Coverage break down the Minnesota Vikings’ 21-16 Week 2 loss at Green Bay, discussing Kirk Cousins’ many issues, the defense’s […]
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How the Packers Took a 21-0 Lead Before the Vikings Knew What Hit Them
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 15, 2019
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Third-Down Misses Among Kirk Cousins’ Many Mistakes in Loss to Packers
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 15, 2019
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — The Vikings lost 21-16 to their biggest rival, and there are many culprits: the slow start, the special teams miscues, the litany of […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to “Gut-Wrenching” Loss at Green Bay
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 15, 2019
The Vikings fell by a 21-16 score at Lambeau Field Sunday. Hear from Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins and others in a disappointed Vikings locker room. KIRK COUSINS […]
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Two Vikings QBs Have Worked With Matt LaFleur. Here’s What They Had to Say.
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 13, 2019
For the first time since 2006, a new head coach will roam the opposing sideline when the Minnesota Vikings clash with the Green Bay Packers. Hailed as […]
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“Window Dressing and Wrinkles:” How Jet Motion Helps the Vikings Rattle Defenses
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 12, 2019
Fans might have noticed a flurry of pre-snap movement in the Minnesota Vikings opener last Sunday, including on three of their four touchdowns. On two of them […]
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Vikings Secondary Playing With Physicality, Avoiding “Stigmatism” of Soft DBs
By Sam Ekstrom - Sep 11, 2019
After a negative first-down run and a holding penalty put them in a bind, the Atlanta Falcons faced a 3rd and 19, trailing 14-0 in the first […]