Tom Hackett

Tom Hackett moved to Utah from Melbourne, Australia in 2012 after joining the University of Utah Football team as the punter. During his four year stint at the University of Utah, Tom was awarded the Ray Guy award (the best punter in the world award) two years in a row. He is a two-time All-America, a member of the Pac 12 all century team, and holds many punting records at the University of Utah. After his career ended with the Utes, he signed an undrafted free agent contract with the New York Jets. Tom started working with Bonneville Media in January 2019. He is the host of Special Forces Gang Podcast along with Andy Phillips and is in the process of developing Bonneville’s newest Podcast, Real Salt Lake. Tom currently lives in Salt Lake city with his wife Kate and best friend and lover of the mountains Berkeley The Dog. Tom is passionate about golfing, exercising, cooking and spending times with the ones he loves the most.

Broken Utah Royals FC Hearts Reminisce On Historic Moments

Some of the most inspiring moments in Utah's sporting history came because of the Utah Royals.
6 years ago

Utah Royals Front Office Not Involved In Phone Call Between Players, League Informing Departure

Royals front office was not involved in the phone call where players were informed that the club was moving back to Kansas City.
6 years ago

Tony Finau Drains Ace, Sits Five Shots Back Heading Into Sunday At Mayakoba Classic

A disappointing back nine has Finau five shots off the pace with one round to play in Mexico.
6 years ago

Tony Finau Tied For Lead Heading Into Weekend At Mayakoba Classic After Stellar Second Round

Tony Finau torched the El Camaleon Golf Club on Friday to put himself in a share of first place heading into the weekend.
6 years ago

Real Monarchs Captain Jack Blake Announces Departure From Club

Real Monarchs captain Jack Blake leaves the club following a disappointing 2020 campaign.
6 years ago

Instant Replay: Brendan Steele Makes An Albatrosse In Mexico

Can you imagine finishing a par 5 in just two shots? Now imagine doing that in a tournament!
6 years ago

Tony Finau In Contention Despite Inconsistency Off Tee In Mexico

Tony Finau is looking to play weekend golf in Mexico, something he did not do a year ago.
6 years ago

David Ochoa Injures Quadricep & Released From National Team Camp

David Ochoa has suffered yet another setback and will be released from his current national team duties.
6 years ago

Real Monarchs Sign Former Barcelona, Chelsea Academy Player

Real Monarchs has added an exciting, young attacking midfielder who has played extensive time for Europe's top clubs.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake ‘Immediately’ Begins Search To Fill Assistant Coach Vacancies

Real Salt Lake begins the search to fill assistant coaching vacancies ahead of the 2021 season.
6 years ago

Utah Royals Trade Kelley O’Hara To Washington Spirit

Kelley O'Hara becomes the latest national team star to depart a disgruntled Utah Royals.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Will Likely Be Without A Designated Player For The 2021 Season

The immediate future for Real Salt Lake looks as dark as it ever has.
6 years ago

Tony Finau Returns To The PGA Tour This Week In Mexico

Tony Finau hopes to perform better than he did last year in Mexico as he prepares to compete at this year's Mayakoba Golf Classic.
6 years ago

Report: Real Salt Lake Fires Two Assistant Coaches

Real Salt Lake dismiss two assistant coaches according to a report that leaked online.
6 years ago

David Ochoa Called Into USMNT Camp Ahead Of Friendly Against El Salvador

Real Salt Lake's young goalkeeper earns first senior national team call up.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Announces Roster Moves Ahead Of 2021 Season Despite Ownership Uncertainty

Real Salt Lake has announced a number of roster decisions ahead of the 2021 season.
6 years ago

The Theme For Thanksgiving This Year Is Perseverance If You’re A Fan Of Real Salt Lake

The future of Real Salt Lake looks much brighter now than it did a few months ago and that is something worth celebrating this Thanksgiving.
6 years ago

What To Expect This Off Season From Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake fans are eager to see how the club handles a much anticipated 2020-21 off-season.
6 years ago

New Ownership Interest For Utah Royals FC Could Move Team Out Of State

Utah Royals FC may have played their final game in Utah just three years after being founded.
6 years ago

With No South End-Zone Where Will Utes, Trojans Dress Prior To Kick Off?

Where will Utah and USC dress prior to tomorrow night's blockbuster Pac-12 South game with the south end-zone being under construction?
6 years ago

Major League Soccer Lays Off 20 Percent Of Staff One Day Prior To MLS Playoffs Start

Major League Soccer continues its financial struggle amidst the current pandemic.
6 years ago

Dell Loy Hansen Can Not Sell Real Salt Lake Soon Enough

The longer the impending sale stalls, the more damage done to Real Salt Lake.
6 years ago

Utah Needs Rivalry Game More Than BYU In 2020

BYU risks far more than Utah if the two were to schedule a game in 2020.
6 years ago

Virtual Meetings The New Normal For Utah Football

Utah Football is taking more extreme measures to best assure a game is played this weekend.
6 years ago