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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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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – 53-Man Projection, Vikings Legends Draft
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 19, 2019
Sam, Tom, and Arif discuss O.J. Simpson joining the world of Twitter, share their post mini-camp 53-man roster projections, Todd Gurley being diagnosed with knee arthritis, Josh […]
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Two Key Areas: A Deeper Look Into Kirk Cousins’ Fumbles and Play-Action Success
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 17, 2019
Kirk Cousins spoke candidly on the penultimate day of Minnesota Vikings OTAs. In stark contrast to last year’s Super Bowl-or-bust campaign that placed massive expectations on the […]
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Vikings Growing Accustomed to Constant Change on Offense
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 13, 2019
For the first time since 2012-13, the Minnesota Vikings hope to have the same Week 1 starting quarterback for two consecutive years. That is, assuming Kirk Cousins […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – Will the Vikings Extend Cousins Next Year?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 12, 2019
Which Viking would host the best podcast? Sam, Arif, and Luke debate Viking personalities, the best on field scuffles, and the most likely Twin to play for […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – The Rudolph Situation Has Been Resolved
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 12, 2019
Sam, Luke, and Arif break down what they’ve been watching at practice from exotic looks on the defensive line, to the mounting offensive skill players currently unable […]
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Rick Dennison, Once a Student, Now a Professor
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 12, 2019
“You were guessing! You were guessing!” That’s the sound of Rick Dennison coaching up his new pupils at Minnesota Vikings OTAs. Dennison, a former engineer, doesn’t stand […]
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Kyle Rudolph Inks Extension, Thankful for Vikings’ Culture
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 11, 2019
The Minnesota Vikings officially settled some significant speculation Tuesday as they extended tight end Kyle Rudolph with a four-year, $36 million contract after roughly two months of […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – Emerging Players from OTAs and Speculating Roster Spots
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 5, 2019
We’re all a little buzzed from our chugging challenge, as we pore over Twitter questions, take in some calls and discuss which scenarios are easiest to swallow. […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Luke Returns for OTA Reviews
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 5, 2019
Luke is back! And we catch him up on everything he’s missed from OTAs. We debate which injuries would be the hardest to overcome and which […]
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Vikings COO Kevin Warren Takes Job as Big Ten Commissioner
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 4, 2019
After serving as an instrumental part of the Minnesota Vikings’ front office for nearly 15 years, chief operating officer Kevin Warren is moving on to become the […]
What Will the Gophers Look Like Without Amir Coffey?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jun 1, 2019
Whether he gets drafted or not, Amir Coffey will not be playing basketball at the University of Minnesota next season. The star guard who led the Gophers […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – OTA Standouts, Pass Interference, and Old Faces in New Places
By Sam Ekstrom - May 29, 2019
Special Guest Daniel House joins us again for Hour 2 as we explore the depths of this Vikings roster as OTAs start to show us a glimpse […]