Age: 54
SJU ties: A three-year starter at linebacker, and an assistant coach the past 17 years under John Gagliardi.
As a head coach: St. Cloud Cathedral High School (1986-95), where he won two state Class B championships.
Did you know? Fasching and fellow finalist Mike Grant were SJU teammates as players.
The quote: "He's a top-notch person and well-qualified to be head coach of this program'' -- Joe Mucha, head of the search committee.
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