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.

Real Salt Lake Looks To Bounce Back In Seattle

Real Salt Lake will head up to Seattle to face the Sounders this Saturday at 8 p.m. in hopes of breaking a three game losing streak.
8 years ago

Brooks Lennon Enters The Lion’s Den

sports.ksl.com has launched a new Real Salt Lake Podcast named "The Lion's Den." Hosts Tom Hackett, Spencer Warne and Matt Gashck will provide weekly updates on all things Real Salt Lake and will regularly have guests that include players and coaches from the organization.
8 years ago

How Jay Hill Turned Weber State Football Program Around

Jay Hill was an assistant coach at the University of Utah for 14 years before deciding to take over the head coaching duties at Weber State University. His coaching career started in 2001 as a graduate assistant (GA) but it did not take long before he found the trust of Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and became a full time assistant in 2005.
8 years ago

Everton Luiz Had Best Performance In RSL’s Loss To FC Dallas

Real Salt Lake lost 4-2 to FC Dallas at Rio Tinto Stadium over the weekend. A slow start hurt RSL, as Dallas midfielder Carlos Grueza found the back of the net 44 seconds into the match.
8 years ago

Real Salt Lake Looks For Win Against FC Dallas

Real Salt Lake returns to Rio Tinto Stadium for only the second time this season as they await to host FC Dallas this Saturday, a talented team who currently sits in 4th spot in the Western Conference.
8 years ago

Cody Barton, Specialists Had Great Pro Day For Utes

Thirteen former Ute's took part in Utah Football's annual pro day at the Eccles Football Center. Offensive players included Jordan Agasiva, Aaron Amaama, Anthony Armstrong, Jackson Barton, Lo Falemaka, Jameson Field, Alani-Havili-Katoa and Matt Gay. Defensive players included Corrian Ballard, Cody Barton, Chase Hansen and Mitch Wishnowsky.
8 years ago

LAFC Remains On Top After Slow Week In MLS

Due to international break, only 5 MLS games occurred. FC Dallas beat the Colorado Rapids at home thanks to a late Ryan Hollingshead goal.
8 years ago

Mitch Wishnowsky Reveals He Played The Pac-12 Championship Game With Appendicitis

During a recent episode of Special Forces Gang, Wishnowsky joined Tom Hackett and Andy Phillips and divulged that he played in the Pac-12 Championship game against Washington with appendicitis.
8 years ago

Young Real Salt Lake Squad Plays Well In Loss

Real Salt Lake made history over the weekend after Mike Petke started 6 homegrown players becoming the first MLS team to do so.
8 years ago

Real Salt Lake Hoping To Bounce Back Against LAFC

After losing to D.C. United 5-0 last week, Real Salt Lake is hoping to pick up a road win against LAFC, a rematch of the Western Conference Knockout Round last season. RSL won that match 3-2 on the road.
8 years ago

NFL Combine Preparation With Ute Linebacker Cody Barton

Former University of Utah middle linebacker Cody Barton was one of six Ute players who were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He stopped by the Special Forces Gang podcast to talk about his routine leading up to the combine.
8 years ago

Rusnak, Johnson Called Into National Team Duties

Baird, Rusnak and Johnson will all be unavailable for the Real Salt Lake at LAFC game on March 23rd.
8 years ago

Real Salt Lake Face Road Challenge In D.C.

Real Salt Lake enters Week 3 of Major League Soccer action with 4 points next to their name.
8 years ago

Corey Baird Called Up To The USMNT Again

Real Salt Lake forward Corey Baird has been called up to the United States Men's National Team by manager Gregg Berhalter for the second time in his young career.
8 years ago

RSL’s Herrera Earns Man Of The Match Honors For Strong Outing Against Vancouver

Real Salt Lake beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 in their home opener last Saturday. RSL's Albert Rusnak booted a penalty kick goal in the 21st minute and that proved to be the difference maker.
8 years ago

Top 10 Moments At Home For Real Salt Lake

With the Real Salt Lake home opener fast approaching, it's sure to be another season full of memorable moments for the club and its fans.
8 years ago

After Breakout Rookie Year, RSL’s Baird Looks To Change Games In 2019

Real Salt Lake's Corey Baird exceeded all expectations in 2018. Entering year number two for the highly touted Stanford attacker, Baird is again optimistic and excited to see what 2019 has in store.
8 years ago

Real Salt Lake Looks To Establish ‘Fortress’ Mentality Against Vancouver

After gaining a valuable point on the road against the Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake will return home for the first time this season. Under Mike Petke RSL has won 20 times out of a possible 35 home contests.
8 years ago

Nick Rimando Will Go Down As Greatest Goalkeeper In MLS History

Real Salt Lake's Nick Rimando will go down as the greatest goalkeeper to ever play in Major League Soccer. What separates him from the rest, is his uncanny ability to stay consistent throughout his 20 year MLS career.
8 years ago

Real Salt Lake Has Strong Outlook After First Road Test

Real Salt Lake returned home from Houston with a point under in the standings, yet, somehow it felt like a loss. Still, a lot of question marks were answered after RSL's 1-1 draw at Houston.
8 years ago

Can Real Salt Lake Pick Up Points On The Road In 2019?

Real Salt Lake's last two seasons have not been stellar when it comes to picking up points on the road.
8 years ago

What Formation Will Mike Petke Play In 2019?

Real Salt Lake boasts a very impressive roster entering the 2019 season, will there be enough room in the formation for head coach Mike Petke to play all of his weapons?
8 years ago

Rimando, Beckerman Are Reasons To Attend Real Salt Lake Games

Many Major League Soccer clubs struggle to field at least one superstar on the pitch. Real Salt Lake, however, boasts two of the greatest MLS players of all time.
8 years ago

What Locals Can Expect At The NFL Combine

Every year the best 335 collegiate football players gather together in Indianapolis, Indiana to showcase their talents in front of NFL executives.
8 years ago