Despite leading the NY Giants to Super Bowl XXXV (2001) and having a 58-53-1 record, as of 2008 Fassel has been unable to land another head coaching position.
In 2003, was reunited with John Mathieson, the son that he and his wife gave up for adoption in 1969.
Selected by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round (167th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft.
Fired by his good friend Brian Billick as Offensive Coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. Billick would face the ax himself following the season's conclusion.
Announced as head coach of the Las Vegas, NV franchise of the United Football League.