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.

RSL Has Unfinished Business Heading Into Final Regular Season Match

There is a lot at stake this weekend for RSL.
7 years ago

RSL Players To Leave On International Duties Following Final Regular Season Game

The first round of the playoffs is scheduled for October 19.
7 years ago

Legendary Goalkeeper Rimando Will Play Final Regular Season Home Game

Rimando will go down as the best goalkeeper in Major League Soccer history following the conclusion of the 2019 season.
7 years ago

Former Ute, Dolphin Assures Fans Utah’s O Line Issues Will Work Out

During the first episode together, we talked about the struggles on the offensive line and where it all went wrong.
7 years ago

After Missing Game Winner, Matt Gay Vows To Attack Problems

The former Ute is looking to bounce back after missing a potential game-winning, 34-yard field goal.
7 years ago

RSL Legend Jason Kreis Un-Retires Number 9 Jersey

Eight years and two months after his number 9 jersey was lifted in the rafters at Rio Tinto Stadium, former player and coach Jason Kreis announced that he would like his number "un-retired" to be used by other players.
7 years ago

With Two Games Left, Where Will RSL End Up In The Playoffs?

Not all is lost, but the path is steeper. 
7 years ago

With 2009 MLS Champions Back In Town, RSL Poised To Pick Up Three Points Against The Galaxy

The biggest match of Real Salt Lake's season is this Wednesday, as the Zlatan Ibrahomivic led LA Galaxy takes on RSL at Rio Tinto Stadium.
7 years ago

Utes Reveal Homecoming Uniform Combo For Upcoming Game

The University of Utah has released its uniform combination for the upcoming game against Washington State.
7 years ago

Former RSL Midfielder, MLS Cup Champion Wants To Coach In Salt Lake

Former RSL midfielder Javier Morales has ambitions to coach. His dream job? Take over the reigns at the club where he became an icon on and off the pitch. The fanbase loves him, and the feeling is mutual. He wants to coach the Claret and Cobalt. 
7 years ago

BYU/Utah Rivalry Taking Two-Year Break For Utes’ Florida Series

Brigham Young University and the University of Utah have come to terms on a agreement that will allow the Utes to replace the Cougars with the Florida Gators during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. 
7 years ago

Utah’s Huntley, Moss Climbing Heisman Polls

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley and running back Zack Moss are starting to enter the Heisman conversation.
7 years ago

RSL Looks To Turn It Around In Crucial Road Test Against New England Revolution

Currently, RSL sits in 4th in the Western Conference.
7 years ago

Utah Offense Will Face First Highly Touted Defense In Mouthwatering Contest

The strength of this USC team is their wide receivers. A group that contains multiple NFL caliber athletes.
7 years ago

RSL Suffers Disappointing Road Loss At The Hands Of Minnesota United

Despite the loss, RSL still sit in 4th place in the tightly contested Western Conference.
7 years ago

With Spirits High RSL Travels To Minnesota For Blockbuster Western Conference Match

RSL is on the hunt for home-field advantage in the playoffs.
7 years ago

Damir Kreilach’s Second Half Header Lifts RSL Over San Jose

Real Salt Lake were missing some key players in their blockbuster match up against San Jose Wednesday evening, but that did not stop them from performing well and beating the San Jose Earthquakes.
7 years ago

Utah Man Books Last Minute Red Eye In Hopes Of Landing NFL Kicking Job

A Salt Lake City man stood outside the New York Jets practice facility on Tuesday while the team held kicker tryouts hoping for an invite inside.
7 years ago

RSL Return Home For Crucial Western Conference Matchup With San Jose

Real Salt Lake return home, following the extended international break. RSL are coming off a 1-0 road loss to the Portland Timbers and will be looking to get back on the winners list this Wednesday against the San Jose Earthquakes.
7 years ago

Utah Royals Investigate Racist, Homophobic Fan Incident

The Utah Royals are investigating an incident that occurred during last Friday's match against the Portland Thorns at Rio Tinto Stadium.
7 years ago

Sweet Victory: Former Ute Eric Weddle Has An Ice Cream Incentive In His Contract

The clause in his contract is unclear, although it is reported to be called the "Brooklyn, Gaige, Silver & Kamri’s Ice Cream Sundays Incentive."
7 years ago

Royals Forward Christen Press Selected NWSL Player Of The Month

Christen Press has been selected as the National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month.
7 years ago

USC QB Woes Could Help Utah Break 103 Year Streak Of Losing At Coliseum

Beating USC can go a long way for a team trying to win the Pac-12 South.
7 years ago

Will RSL Continue Their Momentum On The Road At Providence Park?

Real Salt Lake looks to continue their momentum on the road as they face the Portland Timbers on the road at Providence Park on Saturday, August 31.
7 years ago