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.

Rimando, Howard Square Off One Last Time In Rocky Mountain Cup Showdown

Real Salt Lake prepare to host the Colorado Rapids and hopes to take home their 11th Rocky Mountain Cup. RSL are coming off a disapointing 2-0 loss to LAFC while the Rapids are coming off a 2-2 draw away from home against the Houston Dynamo.
7 years ago

Spida Goes Full Aussie, Takes In First Game Of Australian Rules Football

Donovan Mitchell and the USA Basketball Team made a special appearance at an Australian Football Game over night. The team is 'down under' preparing for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup which is being played in China.
7 years ago

Urban Meyer Makes Appearance At Utah State

Further North than expected.
7 years ago

Everton Luiz Earns Man Of The Match In Loss To LAFC

Real Salt Lake entered the weekend having gone unbeaten over the last six Major league Soccer games. That streak came to the end at the hands of the best team in the land, LAFC who ended up beating the hosts 2-0.
7 years ago

RSL Hosts Blockbuster Encounter With League Leaders LAFC

Real Salt Lake are on a roll and have yet to lose in six consecutive MLS games. Freddy Juarez has taken this team and turned them into a formidable team that controls the possession and wears opponents out.
7 years ago

RSL Look To Continue Run Of Form Against Seattle

Real Salt Lake are playing a tremendous brand of soccer. The second best team in the Western Conference, the Seattle Sounders, come to Rio Tinto Stadium this Wednesday evening with the hopes of slowing down the Claret and Cobalt.
7 years ago

Tanner Mangum Invited To XFL Draft Pool

Former BYU QB Tanner Mangum is hoping to continue playing football via the XFL, according to his social media.
7 years ago

Mike Petke Offers First Public Comment Since Suspension, Firing

Tom Hackett breaks down Mike Petke's first statement since being fired by Real Salt Lake.
7 years ago

Hackett: RSL Made Right Decision Firing Petke, What’s Next?

I wish whoever ends up filling Petke's shoes, whether it is Jaurez or someone from the outside, the best of luck. 
7 years ago

RSL Look To Continue Their Form Against Sporting Kansas City

Real Salt Lake, without head coach Mike Petke, are in form as they prepare to take on their Western Conference foe's Sporting Kansas City this Saturday.
7 years ago

Savarino’s Finishing, Work Rate Earns High Marks After Win Over NYCFC

After an impressive outing at Toyota Stadium a week prior in which RSL managed to pinch a point from FC Dallas, the team returned with similar form against NYCFC.
7 years ago

RSL Will Look To Pick Up Points Without Mike Petke Again

Real Salt Lake will be attempting to defend Rio Tinto Stadium against NYCFC this Saturday at 8 p.m.
7 years ago

Hackett: No Easy Fix For The Trust Petke Lost With RSL Fans

Mike Petke has been in hot water before, but nothing like he is experiencing right now. Trust is hard to earn.
7 years ago

Utes Schedule First Ever SEC Opponent To Play At Rice Eccles

The University of Utah has scheduled The University of Arkansas in a 'home and home' series for 2026 and 2028. It was originally announced via the Arkansas Football official Twitter account.
7 years ago

RSL Escapes With Valuable Road Point Against FC Dallas

Real Salt Lake looked the better team against FC Dallas in a hot and humid evening in Frisco, Texas.
7 years ago

RSL Preview: Real Salt Lake Heads To Dallas For Monumental Game

Real Salt Lake head to Dallas, Texas to take on Western Conference rivals in a monumental game. Currently, FC Dallas sit two points and one spot clear of RSL who find themselves in seventh position in the West, barely holding on to a playoff spot.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Bow Out Of Leagues Cup After 1-0 Loss To Tigres UANL.

Tigres UANL entered Rio Tinto Stadium on Wednesday evening only having played one competitive Liga MX match, but that did not seem to stop them from playing with confidence as they were able to get the better of RSL on their home pitch.
7 years ago

Tigres Draw First Blood After Deflected Strike Finds The Back Of The Net

Tigres forward Eduardo Vargas found the back of the net in the 57th minute after a shot from thirty yards beat RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando. 
7 years ago

RSL Prepare For Inaugural League’s Cup Match Against Tigres UANL.

Real Salt Lake have an opportunity to get back to form as they prepare to host Liga MX team Tigres UANL in the inaugural League's Cup this Wednesday evening.
7 years ago

Marcelo Silva Provided The Spark RSL Needed To Split The Points Against Minnesota United

Real Salt Lake did not look as confident or comfortable as they played out a 1-1 tie against Minnesota United.
7 years ago

RSL Look To Continue Form Against Minnesota United FC

Real Salt Lake will look to continue their home form as they prepare for Western Conference foe Minnesota United F.C. this Saturday.
7 years ago

Doughnut Worry, Big O Doughnuts Is Here With Plant Based Options In West Drive Neighborhood

Tom Hackett takes you to the Big O Doughnuts - a vegan doughnut shop in Salt Lake City.
7 years ago

Bushman, Fotheringham Headline Mackey Award Watch List

BYU junior tight end Matt Bushman was named to the 2019 Mackey Award watch list, given annually to college football's most outstanding tight end.
7 years ago