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Despite the presence of veterans Nick Marsh and Coleman Petersen, Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham continued to be unimpressed with the kicking in spring ball, noting both kickers struggled with consistency. They better get their act together, or their spots could be threatened by a walk-on. Tom Hackett, a punter/place kicker from Australia, is walking onto the team for the 2012 season. He was offered the opportunity after sending in video to the Utes. You can read more about Hackett on his bio. - Lya Wodraska