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.

While Jaurez Has Proven Himself, RSL Should Search Before Making Final Decision

What will RSL do with there head coaching position? Freddy? Or will they look elsewhere?
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell Receives Care Package From Soccer Giant Juventus

Donovan Mitchell receives an unlikely package from soccer royalty, Juventus.
7 years ago

Utah To Replicate Jersey Combo From Only Win In Husky Stadium

Different year, same jersey combination for the Utes as they travel to the Pacific Northwest.
7 years ago

Whittingham Has Changed For The Better, Thanks To His Grandchildren

Whittingham is an intimidating human. He demands excellence and will not settle for anything less, but there seems to be a new found calmness to Coach.
7 years ago

Utah Has Sports Scientist To Thank For Lack Of Injuries

Utah is looking pretty good thanks to an unsung hero in the program, sports scientist Ernie Rimer. 
7 years ago

Cam Rising Big Reason For Utah’s Success, Despite Being Ineligible

Some of the most important players on any college football team do not even strap the pads and helmets on game days.
7 years ago

Rimando Wins MLS ‘Save Of The Year’ During Final Season

Nick Rimando's career may have ended against Seattle but the awards have not.
7 years ago

Utes Become Bowl Eligible, But Sights Set Much Higher

By beating Arizona State over the weekend, the Utes picked up their sixth win of the season and became bowl eligible. It seems no one is talking about it.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake’s Season Ends Against Sounders In Western Semifinal

Real Salt Lake falls to Seattle Sounders and lost in the Western Conference Semifinals for the second consecutive year.
7 years ago

Moss Underwent Concussion Protocol: Here’s What The Protocol Entails

Zack Moss was targeted midway through the second quarter from a hit that is deserving of a multiple game suspension. He entered concussion protocol.
7 years ago

RSL Have Short Turnaround Before Semifinal Clash With Seattle

Real Salt Lake are through to the Western Conference Semifinals. However, they only have four days to prepare for the next round.
7 years ago

Double-Battered Fried Chicken & Waffles At ‘Pig & A Jelly Jar’

Southern-inspired food is hard to find in Salt Lake City. Although nestled in three locations throughout the Wasatch Front lies a handful of cafes that go by the name of Pig & A Jelly Jar.
7 years ago

RSL Excited To Fly Under Radar In MLS Cup Pursuit

Real Salt Lake are excited and optimistic about the opportunity to make a playoff run in 2019.
7 years ago

RSL Fans To Honor Fallen Member In Playoff Match

A loyal and loving member of the Real Salt Lake fanbase passed away in a tragic car accident. The club plans to honor her this Saturday during the game.
7 years ago

Utah Mid Season Report Card: Despite Hiccup At USC, Utah Grades Almost Perfect

After getting through their non-conference slate of games undefeated for the seventh consecutive year, the Utes fell against the mighty USC Trojans in their first conference game of 2019. Since then, Utah has been playing like a top 10 football team - dominating the likes of Washington State and Oregon State. Over the last two games, the Utes have only conceded 20 points. They have scored 90.
7 years ago

Jaylon Johnson Expected To Shut Down Top WR Talent Against ASU

Utah Football fans should expect to see Jaylon Johnson in a similar position as last week - shutting down a top-talent wide receiver.
7 years ago

Bradlee Anae To Line Up Against ASU’s 17-Year-Old Left Tackle

Arizona State's starting left tackle, LaDarius Henderson is 17 years old and will not turn 18 until December. While starting for any college football team is impressive, starting as a true freshman that has not even celebrated his 18th birthday, is monumental.
7 years ago

RSL Must Change Trend Against Timbers For First Round Victory

RSL is yet to beat or even pick up a point against Portland in 2019.
7 years ago

Next Three Weeks Define The 2019 Utes With Championship On The Line

Huntley is playing like a Heisman dark horse, Moss is healthy and running 91 yards for touchdowns while the defense is suffocating anyone that comes into its path of destruction.
7 years ago

World’s Best Cyclists May Come To Utah After Tour Reclassification

The Tour of Utah has been reclassified as a UCI ProSeries cycling race as part of the reorganization of the sport’s professional governing body. The change means some of cycling’s biggest names may be coming to Utah.
7 years ago

MLS Makes Mistake With RSL Playoff Scheduling

However, Major League Soccer has made a mistake. Utah is a state that thrives on two things in the fall: college football and the Utah Jazz.
7 years ago

Rose Bowl Berth Still Attainable For Utah

Despite one loss that put a cloud of doom over Ute fans, Utah still has a legitimate chance of winning the Pac-12 South, making it to the conference championship, and earning a Rose Bowl berth for the first time in program history.
7 years ago

RSL’s Young Guns Stay In Mix For Olympic Team

Former RSL manager and current Under 23 USMNT boss has called five RSL players into national team duties.
7 years ago

RSL Still Has Chance For Home Playoff Match

RSL head north of the border to Vancouver, Canada, to take on the Whitecaps, a team that sits on the bottom of the West with nothing but sheer pride to play for. 
7 years ago