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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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Assertiveness Becoming the Norm For Amir Coffey
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 8, 2019
The Golden Gophers defense came to play last Thursday at Wisconsin, shutting out the Badgers for over nine minutes in the first half. Minnesota’s offense, however, was […]
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Will Dan Bailey Return to the Vikings?
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 7, 2019
For the next week or so, we’ll summarize everything that came out of the final Minnesota Vikings locker sessions before the team disbanded for the offseason. We’re […]
Gophers Showed Grit in Rare Road Win at Wisconsin
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 4, 2019
MADISON, Wisc. — The way the Minnesota Golden Gophers shellshocked the Wisconsin Badgers by building a 15-point halftime lead in Wisconsin’s home gym was impressive. Perhaps more […]
POSTGAME VIDEO: Gophers Thrilled After Win vs Badgers
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 3, 2019
Hear from head coach Richard Pitino, junior Amir Coffey and senior Dupree McBrayer after the Gophers beat the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center for the first time […]
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Zimmer: Death of Tony Sparano Sent Season Into “Downward Spiral”
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 3, 2019
For the second time in three seasons, the Minnesota Vikings regressed from a division champion to an eight-win team. While a multitude of reasonable explanations exist for […]
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Rhodes: “I’ve Been Fighting Injuries All Year”
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 3, 2019
For the next week or so, we’ll summarize everything that came out of the final Minnesota Vikings locker room sessions before the team disbanded for the offseason. […]
THE MINNESOTA LINE: Playoffs Begin
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 3, 2019
Mike Gelfand, Colton Molesky and Sam Ekstrom are back together to start the playoff portion of their bets. Colton’s bankroll success has nearly bankrupt Mike. Will Gelfand […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – On To Next Year
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2019
Sam Ekstrom is our host, alongside Luke Inman and Arif Hasan to talk next season, offensive line, coaches, and we give our playoff picks! All […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Our Offseason Starts Today
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2019
Sam Ekstrom is our host, alongside Luke Inman and Arif Hasan to talk offensive line, injuries, Cousins’ lack of aggressiveness, and other problems with the Vikings. […]
Gophers Set to Restart Big Ten Play in Toughest Environment Yet
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2019
After a grueling stretch of nonconference games against Power 5 teams and a two-game tease of Big Ten action, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-2, 1-1) meandered past […]
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Latavius Murray Would Return to Vikings, But Wants to Compete For Starting Role
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 2, 2019
For the next week or so, we’ll summarize everything that came out of the final Minnesota Vikings locker room sessions before the team disbanded for the offseason. […]
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Diggs: Double Teams “Put Me in a Different Mind State”
By Sam Ekstrom - Jan 1, 2019
For the next week or so, we’ll summarize everything that came out of the final Minnesota Vikings locker room sessions before the team disbanded for the offseason. […]