Amir Coffey’s Career Game Carries McBrayer, Gophers to First Big Ten Win
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 6, 2018
Wearing street clothes, Amir Coffey fiddled with a can of Sprite, struggling to open the soft drink with a bag of ice wrapped to his right hand. […]
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First Down Could Be a Spot For Vikings to Adjust Playcalling
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 5, 2018
There is an ongoing debate right now about what constitutes balance in the Minnesota Vikings offense. As the offense has stuttered in a handful of big games, […]
Gophers Senior Dupree McBrayer Loses Mother to Cancer
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 4, 2018
Minnesota Golden Gophers senior Dupree McBrayer announced Monday on Instagram that his mother, Tayra McFarlane, had passed away. He added an additional message on Twitter Tuesday saying […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE POSTGAME: Sam Ekstrom on the Latest Vikings Loss
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 3, 2018
Minnesota Vikings beat writer Sam Ekstrom reacts from Boston to the Vikings’ 24-10 loss at New England. He discusses the big picture of the season, the offensive […]
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Frustration Evident for Vikings Receivers Amidst Offensive Struggles
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 2, 2018
Stefon Diggs sat by himself in the hallway outside the Minnesota Vikings locker room following the team’s 24-10 loss to escape the postgame hubbub, not eager to […]
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Banged-Up Secondary Exploited on Decisive Patriots Drives
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 2, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings had held Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to just three points in two-and-a-half quarters since their opening drive touchdown, so Brady did […]
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LOCKER ROOM VIDEO: Vikings Frustrated After Loss in New England
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 2, 2018
Hear from a somber Minnesota Vikings locker room after their 24-10 defeat at Gillette Stadium in New England. MIKE ZIMMER KIRK COUSINS ADAM THIELEN XAVIER RHODES Xavier […]
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RAPID REACTION: Vikings Bend Late in 24-10 Loss to Patriots
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 2, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings comeback from a 10-0 deficit felt triumphant. Then the New England Patriots answered. Quickly and convincingly. Tom Brady led a swift touchdown drive at […]
Gophers Win at U.S. Bank Stadium to Cap Eventful November
By Sam Ekstrom - Dec 1, 2018
Richard Pitino coached a basketball game inside a football stadium, spoke to reporters at midnight and then departed to watch some film and construct a gameplan before […]
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Don’t Forget About Gronk: Vikings Still Need to Account for the Veteran Tight End
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 30, 2018
For nearly a decade, Rob Gronkowski has been an unreckonable force. The 6-foot-6, 265-pound tight end has rolled off four 1,000-yard seasons, four First-Team All-Pro selections and […]
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Do the Vikings Play Better as Underdogs?
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 30, 2018
The Minnesota Vikings head into Gillette Stadium Sunday to face the New England Patriots as betting-line underdogs for the fifth time this season. And that’s exactly how […]
VIDEO: Gophers Prepare to Play at US Bank Stadium
By Sam Ekstrom - Nov 29, 2018
Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino and senior Jordan Murphy discuss what it will be like to face Oklahoma State at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday night. […]