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.