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.

NCAA Bowl Season Must Be Fixed And It Starts With Rescheduling

I promise this story has been dwelling for some time, long before the Utes lost to the Texas Longhorns in the Alamo Bowl.
7 years ago

Former Utah, NFL Lineman Looks To Be Part Of Something Bigger, Begins Law Enforcement Career

Former University of Utah and Miami Dolphins offensive lineman, Isaac Asiata, is taking on a new challenge. After stunningly pulling the plug on a young and exciting NFL career, Asista will take his talents down to the Provo City Police Departement with ambitions to help and provide for others.
7 years ago

Royals Coach Laura Harvey Leaves For Job With U.S. Women’s National Team

The Utah Royals and head coach Laura Harvey have agreed to mutually part ways.
7 years ago

Justen Glad Called Into National Camp For Third Consecutive Year

Justen Glad set to appear in his third consecutive USMNT January Camp.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake: Top 10 Moments Of The Decade

The last decade has brought many ups for RSL fans. How would you rank the best moments from the past decade?
7 years ago

Utah Jazz Sign NBA G League Star Rayjon Tucker

The Utah Jazz have made yet another move to their roster with hopes of bringing more energy off the bench.
7 years ago

Freddy Juarez First Big Change As Manager Should Be The Formation

Freddy Juarez needs to make a change in the form of the formation RSL runs in 2020. How does he get the best of his talented roster? Finding positions for them all to play would certainly help.
7 years ago

The Answer To Fixing College Football Bowl Season Is In Vegas

How the NCAA could create a more exciting postseason.
7 years ago

Cam Rising At Quarterback, Jason Shelley At Safety Are Possibilities Against Longhorns

The excitement level heading towards San Antonio is low, however, Ute fans still have plenty to look forward to.
7 years ago

Pac-12 Conference In Talks With Tech Giant Apple

Could Utah fans soon be able to watch their favorite team on Apple TV+?
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Announces 2020 Regular Season Schedule

Real Salt Lake starts on the road but ends at the Riot.
7 years ago

The Park Cafe In Liberty Wells Is Salt Lake’s Ultimate Classic-Style Diner

The Park Cafe combines great food with a fun and energetic atmosphere. You cannot go wrong.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Acquires Depth At Vacant Goalkeeping Position

RSL signed veteran goalkeeper Zac MacMath from Vancouver Whitecaps for TAM.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Re-Signs Defender Donny Toia

Real Salt Lake has re-signed left-back Donny Toia ahead of the 2020 MLS season.
7 years ago

Utah’s 2019 Season Best Compared To Relationship With A Bad Breakup

The 2019 Utah football season will leave a mark, similarily to a relationship that ends badly.
7 years ago

RSL Signs Homegrown Aaron Herrera To Long Term Contract Extension

Real Salt Lake sign young defender Aaron Herrera to a long term contract extension.
7 years ago

Utah Moves Ahead Of USC In 2020 Recruiting Rankings After Latest Commitment

Utah's recruiting class is slowly climbing the national leaderboard.
7 years ago

Team USA In Trouble After First Day Of Presidents Cup

What happened on day one that led to the collapse of Team USA? Will they turn the momentum around on day two?
7 years ago

Tony Finau Selected To Play On First Day Of Presidents Cup

How will Tony Finau fair on day one of his inaugural Presidents Cup debut?
7 years ago

Nashville Style Hot Chicken That Ranks Among The Nations Best

Arguably the best fried chicken lives in our back yard. Do yourself a favor and go enjoy everything that Pretty Bird has to offer.
7 years ago

Utes Didn’t Show Up For Biggest Game In Program History, But Why?

Why did the Utes lay an egg in Santa Clara? Were there clues we missed in the build-up?
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Adds Depth Across Backline

RSL adds depth at right back in the form of Alvin Jones.
7 years ago

How To Fix Targeting Debacle In College Football

Clarity is needed following the targeting debacle during the Pac 12 Championship game.
7 years ago

Weather Will Play A Big Role In Determining The Pac-12 Champion

Rain and winds reaching up to 20 mph will barrage Levi's Stadium come 5 p.m. Friday afternoon. How does that change Utah's gameplan?
7 years ago