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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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SECOND LOOK: How the Vikings Used Play-Action Effectively vs Dolphins
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 17, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t do anything ground-breaking to find success in the play-action on Sunday. They simply ran the ball efficiently to set up ideal situations. Kirk […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE POSTGAME: Sam Ekstrom on Kevin Stefanski’s Debut Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 17, 2018
Minnesota Vikings beat reporter Sam Ekstrom reacts to everything that happened at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday in Minnesota’s 41-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. What sparked […]
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Stating the Obvious: Playing With a Lead Greatly Helps the Vikings’ Pass Rush
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
Only twice in the last 30 years have teams recorded nine or more sacks twice in the same season: Jacksonville in 2017 and the Minnesota Vikings this […]
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How a Fast Start Propelled Vikings in 24-Point Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
Even as head coach Mike Zimmer labored over his decision to relieve former offensive coordinator John DeFilippo of his duties, it’s unlikely he envisioned a Kevin Stefanski-led […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings React to Big Win Over Dolphins
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
Hear from Minnesota Vikings players and head coach Mike Zimmer after their 41-17 win over the Miami Dolphins. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS DALVIN COOK ADAM THIELEN Become […]
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RAPID REACTION: Vikings Pound Dolphins Early, Blitz Late in 41-17 Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
The bounce back began as the Minnesota Vikings hoped. New offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski’s offense produced 41 points — albeit a mid-game lull — and the defense […]
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PREDICTION: Vikings vs Dolphins
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 16, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings have used up their mulligans. Now it’s crunch time as they host the Miami Dolphins hoping to begin a winning three-game stretch that can […]
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Reintegrating Rudolph in the Red Zone Should Be One of Kevin Stefanski’s Tasks
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 15, 2018
While it may appear that Kyle Rudolph hasn’t been properly utilized, that’s not entirely true. The veteran tight end is on pace for 578 yards, the second-best […]
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Mike Priefer on What Went Amiss with Daniel Carlson, Blair Walsh
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 14, 2018
Many Minnesota Vikings fans have tracked the paths of the team’s former quarterbacks this season after Sam Bradford, Case Keenum and Teddy Bridgewater all left in free […]
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Has Xavier Rhodes Been Himself This Year? Actually, Yes
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 13, 2018
When the Minnesota Vikings scuffled through the first quarter of the season, allowing 29 points to Green Bay, 27 points to Buffalo and 38 points to Los […]
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Football Machine: Hour 2 – Dolphins, Playoffs, Bears, Oh My? Plus Open Phone Lines
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 12, 2018
Cy Amundson (@cyamundson) substitute hosts with Arif, Luke, Sam, and Tom in studio to talk the loss vs. the Seahawks, John DeFilippo’s inability to coach and his ability […]
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Football Machine: HOUR 1 – John DeFilippo gets fired, the Vikings have a 56% chance of making the playoffs
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 12, 2018
Cy Amundson (@cyamundson) substitute hosts with Arif, Luke, Sam, and Tom in studio to talk the loss vs. the Seahawks, John DeFilippo’s inability to coach and his […]