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.

Flavorful, Messy Chicken. Vegan Wings In Heart Of Sugar House At Trolley Wing Co.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – It is summertime after all. Which means wings are on the menu. Basking in the summer sun while chowing down on some delicious, four-hour smoked wings, dripping with sauce, is what summer is all about. Trolley Wing Co. offers exactly that, a place for you and your loved ones to enjoy […]
7 years ago

RSL Climbs Power Rankings After Resounding Win Over Union

Real Salt Lake beat the number one team in the East, the Philadelphia Union, by four goals in what was a complete and resounding victory.
7 years ago

Nigel Williams-Goss, 2017 Second-Round Pick, Signs With Jazz

Nigel Williams-Goss was picked by the Utah Jazz in the same draft class that Donovan Mitchell was selected.
7 years ago

Finau Battles Through Second Round; Stays In Contention At The Open

Tony Finau entered the second day of play tied in third place after posting a first-round score of three under par.
7 years ago

Authentic Southern Pulled Pork, Ribs At Pat’s BBQ In SLC’s Oakland Place

Tom Hackett takes you on a barbecue journey with Pat's BBQ.
7 years ago

Utah Cornerback Coach: ‘You Could Not Have Asked For a Better Opener’

"I think that you should coach your players very hard because football is a tough game and they need to understand that but don't ever take personal attacks."
7 years ago

Jefferson Savarino Claims Man Of The Match After RSL’s Win Over Philadelphia

Jefferson Savarino was the Man of the Match as Real Salt Lake demolished the Philadelphia Union 4-0.
7 years ago

Brooks Lennon Was Best On Ground After Heartbreak Loss To San Jose

SANDY, Utah – Real Salt Lake was reminded just how hard it is to pick up road points this past weekend at San Jose. After grueling out 93 minutes of soccer, Real Salt Lake fell asleep and gifted the Earthquakes the three points. It all started after Valeri Qazaishvili made a nice run, dancing around Bofo Saucedo […]
7 years ago

Hackett: Despite Controversy, US Women Conquer The World

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Let’s make one thing known, I am not American, but that does not change my admiration for what the US Women’s National Team and their accomplishments during this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. The controversies and struggles the team went through eventuated in the highest of highs. They are arguably the […]
7 years ago

Juicy, Fresh Burgers From ‘Lucky 13’ In People’s Freeway District Of SLC

Lucky 13 Bar & Grill in the Salt Lake People's Freeway district has mastered the art of making big burgers that do not make you feel like you have eaten an entire cow by the time you're done.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Prepare For Third MLS Game In Seven Days

Real Salt Lake will head to San Jose on Saturday after picking up six points and two clean sheets already this week with wins coming against Sporting Kansas City and the Columbus Crew.
7 years ago

Everton Luiz’s Midfield Masterpiece Keeps RSL Clean In Win Over Crew

After a short four day turnaround from the 2-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City, Real Salt Lake returned home to take on the struggling Columbus Crew.
7 years ago

Pac-12 Teams Should Learn From Utah’s Newest Defensive Brain

The newest coach on the University of Utah defensive staff Colton Swan is having his way luring recruits to the hill.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Host Columbus Crew In Mid-Week MLS Action

After beating Sporting Kansas City last Saturday evening, Real Salt Lake has a short four-day turnaround before they host the Columbus Crew in mid-week MLS action.
7 years ago

Sam Johnson Earns Man Of The Match In Win Over Sporting Kansas City

Real Salt Lake took down Western Conference rivals Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night to the tune of 2-0. Sam Johnson scored a brace, both goals coming in a dominant first half display.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Preparing To Host Western Conference Rivals Sporting Kansas City

Real Salt Lake are coming off a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire, while Sporting Kansas City are coming off a 1-0 win away from home against the Columbus Crew.
7 years ago

Onuoha Earns Man Of The Match Honors After RSL’s Tie Against Chicago

Real Salt Lake drew 1-1 against the Chicago Fire at Seatgeek Stadium on Saturday night.
7 years ago

Real Salt Lake Heads To Chicago After International Break

Real Salt Lake will head out on the road to face the Chicago Fire in the hopes of getting back to their winning ways.
7 years ago

Could Change In Philosophy Catapult RSL Moving Forward?

The band was back together in this weeks episode of The RSL Lions Den. Tom Hackett, Spencer Warne and Matt Gaschk had a jam packed show that included the upcoming Major League Soccer match preview against the Chicago Fire, Jefferson Savarino rumors and is head coach Mike Petke putting too much time into the opposition, and not into his own team?
7 years ago

Premier League Teams Interested In RSL’s Jefferson Savarino

According to Sky Sports, English Premier League teams West Ham United and Newcastle United have mutual interest in Real Salt Lake winger Jefferson Savarino, 22.
7 years ago

Weber State Head Coach Jay Hill Takes On Tom Hackett On Hallowed Grounds

Weber State's head coach Jay Hill is best known for his strategic football mind although after this weeks episode of The Hallowed Grounds, Hill may be best known for his extraordinary skill on the golf course.
7 years ago

Tom Hackett Prevails Over His Former Coach Kyle Whittingham On The Links

On this week's episode of The Hallowed Grounds, KSL Sports' golf show, host Tom Hackett took on his former college coach, Kyle Whittingham.
7 years ago

RSL Expected To Field Young Lineup For U.S. Open Match Against LAFC

Real Salt Lake is preparing to host the Los Angeles Football Club this Tuesday evening in the fourth round of the U.S Open Lamar Hunt Cup.
7 years ago

Tom Hackett Takes On Larry Krystkowiak On The Hallowed Grounds

On this weeks episode of The Hallowed Grounds, host Tom Hackett took on Utah men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak on the par 5, 10th and the par 3, 11th at Willow Creek Country Club.
7 years ago