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.

Utah Warriors Announce New Stadium, More Professional Sports Teams Coming To Utah

Utah is quickly becoming the sporting capital of North America as the Utah Warriors announce plans to begin building a state of the art 10,000 seat stadium.
6 years ago

Andrew Putna Shines As Real Salt Lake Picks Up Valuable Point In Minnesota

Real Salt Lake hang on for a point against Minnesota United to secure a valuable point on the road.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Technical Director Dan Egner Resigns Effective Immediately

Real Salt Lake's small front office just got smaller after Technical Director Dan Egner resigns.
6 years ago

Financial Future At Utah Athletics Still Unknown Despite Fall Sports Returning, Furloughs Still In Place

The University of Utah Athletic Departement is still unaware just how traumatic the financial outcome could be in 2020 despite news that fall sports are returning.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Hope To Pick up First Point On The Road Against Minnesota This Upcoming Sunday

Will Real Salt Lake finally pick up their first point on the road against Minnesota United this upcoming Sunday?
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Sign Andrew Brody To Homegrown Contract For 2021 Season

Real Salt Lake continue to reward and sign Homegrown players to first-team contracts.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Signs Monarchs’ Noah Powder For 2021 Season

Noah Powder is finally rewarded for his efforts with the Monarchs.
6 years ago

East High School Senior Awarded Scholarship After Thriving In Classroom, Multiple Sports

Congratulations Sua Tafisi! A well-deserved scholarship for a lot of hard work pays off, literally!
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Climb Western Conference Standings After Impressive Outing Against Galaxy

Real Salt Lake found the form they have been looking for during a midweek fixture against the LA Galaxy.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Signs Homegrown Academy Midfielder Bode Davis

Real Salt Lake continue to reward young players who thrive at the Monarchs level as Bode Davis signs a first-team contract.
6 years ago

Final Nine Games Announced As Real Salt Lake Eyes MLS Playoff Birth

Real Salt Lake's final nine games has been announced by the league.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Must Win In Midweek Match Up With Galaxy

Real Salt Lake finds itself in a must-win position as the LA Galaxy awaits in a midweek fixture.
6 years ago

Now Is The Time For Tony Finau To Change The Way He Plays The Game Of Golf

Bryson Dechambeau's US Open victory should be enough for Tony Finau to change the way he thinks any time he steps up onto the tee box with driver in hand.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Falls At Home To Vancouver Despite Dominating All Facets Of The Match

Real Salt Lake drop points at home against Vancouver in wild fashion.
6 years ago

Preston Summerhays Misses Cut, Finishes Better Than Tiger Woods In Major Tournament Debut

Preston Summerhays impresses during his first major tournament appearance.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake Eager To Make Amends Versus Vancouver Whitecaps This Weekend

Saturday night cannot come soon enough for Real Salt Lake.
6 years ago

Tony Finau Struggles On Back Nine, Expected To Make US Open Cut

Tony Finau has work to do if he intends on competing over the weekend for the 120th US Open Championship.
6 years ago

Skyridge High School Senior Awarded Scholarship For Perseverance In Classroom, Track

Hard work has paid off for a determined senior at Skyridge High School.
6 years ago

Pac-12 Targeting First Weekend In November To Start Football Season

Can the Pac-12 get its season underway in just seven weeks' time?
6 years ago

Tony Finau Makes The Turn On Day Two Three Shots Off The Lead At US Open

Tony Finau continues to climb the leaderboard as day two of the US Open moves on.
6 years ago

Damir Kreilach Signs Multi Year Extension With Real Salt Lake

Damir Kreilach will be at the club for at least two more years...hallelujah!
6 years ago

Tony Finau Makes The Turn At Even Par During First Round At US Open Championship

Finau is on a mission to secure his first major tournament win, will the 120th US Open be the one?
6 years ago

Preston Summerhays Impresses In First Major Tournament Round At 120th US Open Championship

The youngest player in the field showcased his skillset in debut.
6 years ago

USC Beat Writer Lays Out Potential Salt Lake Bubble For Pac-12 Football

Could Salt Lake City host the Pac-12 football season in 2020?
6 years ago