Jim Fassel

NFL PlayerCoach
Name=Jim Fassel


ImageWidth=143
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1949|8|31
Birthplace= Anaheim, California
Position=Head Coach
Offensive Coordinator
Assistant Coach
Quarterback
College=Long Beach State
Career Highlights=y
Awards=1997 NFL Coach of the Year
Honors=
Records=
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Championships=2000 NFC Championship
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player=yes
years=1968-1971
1972
teams=Long Beach State
Chicago Bears
coach=yes
coachingyears=1972-1982

1983-1984

1985-1989

1990-1992

1993-1995

1996

1997-2003

2004-2006
coachingteams=University of Stanford
(Assistant Coach)
University of Utah
(Assistant Coach)
University of Utah
(Head Coach)
Oakland Raiders
(Offensive Coordinator)
Denver Broncos
(Offensive Coordinator)
Arizona Cardinals
(Offensive Coordinator)
New York Giants
(Head Coach)
Baltimore Ravens
(Offensive Coordinator)
Record=58-53-1 (Regular Season)
2-3 (Postseason)
60-56-1 (Overall)

Jim Fassel (born August 31, 1949 in Anaheim, California) is an American football broadcaster and former NFL coach.

Professional career

Fassel began his career with assistant coaching stints at Utah State University and Stanford University, working with John Elway at Stanford. He also served as head coach of the University of Utah.

Fassel has a long record of offensive success. He tutored prominent quarterbacks Phil Simms and John Elway. Prior to becoming New York Giants head coach, Fassel served as an assistant coach with the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and Oakland Raiders.

New York Giants

During Fassel's time as Giants head coach, his teams were known for numerous post-season runs in December and for winning big games, such as against the previously undefeated Denver Broncos in 1998. In 1997, he was named NFL coach of the year. He resurrected the career of quarterback Kerry Collins and received acclaim for his "playoff guarantee" in the 2000 season, during which he led the Giants to an improbable Super Bowl appearance.

However, his legacy as head coach for the Giants is mixed. Fassel's Giants were known for their disappointments against inferior teams in the regular season, as well as in the playoffs. The most notable loss was a shocking 39-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2002 postseason, in which they blew a 38-14 third quarter lead. During the 2003 season, injuries decimated the Giants and he was fired amidst some controversy.

While coaching for the Giants, Fassel resided in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. [Anderson, Dave. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C06E5D7163BF931A35750C0A9679C8B63 "Sports of The Times; Fassel's Finished Basement"] , "The New York Times", March 2, 2001. Accessed November 2, 2007. "Maybe that explains how the Fassels celebrated when he returned to their Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., home on Tuesday with a four-year, $10.75 million contract -- a guarantee that they will be living at the same address for at least eight years, their longest consecutive residence."]

Baltimore Ravens

Critics of Fassel have pointed to his lack of success after two seasons with the Ravens, in 2004 and 2005. During that time, the Ravens ranked near the bottom of the league in offense.

On October 17, 2006 it was announced that Fassel was fired from his post of Offensive Coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. [ [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/ravens/2006-10-17-fassel-fired_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA Ravens fire offensive coordinator Jim Fassel - USATODAY.com ] ]

Washington Redskins

On January 23, 2008, it was reported in Newsday.com that Jim Fassel was the leading candidate for the Washington Redskins' head-coaching position which opened up as a result of Joe Gibbs' retirement for the second time in that position. However, on February 9, 2008, Jim Zorn was hired as the new Redskins' head coach.

It is believed that Fassel was also in contention for the position in 2004, but when Gibbs agreed to come out of retirement, team owner Dan Snyder hired the Hall of Fame three-time Super Bowl winner. Fassel was shortly after turned down by the Redskins. [ [http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ny-spnfl235548456jan23,0,1408483.story] ]

Broadcasting

Fassel currently works as a color commentator on NFL game broadcasts for Westwood One radio.

College career

Fassel played quarterback at California State University, Long Beach after playing at USC in 1969. He was drafted in the 7th round by the Chicago Bears in the 1972 NFL draft. He played with The Hawaiians of the WFL in 1974.

Head coaching record

College

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endyear=1989CFB Yearly Record Entry
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Professional

Personal life

Before the 2003 NFL season, Fassel was reunited with a son, John Mathieson, whom he and his wife Kitty gave up for adoption in 1969. The couple was unmarried when he was born.

In 2004 and 2005, Jim and Kitty Fassel owned a Quiznos restaurant in Denville, New Jersey. Their son Brian was in charge of day to day operations. The store was sold in April 2005 but still remains open.

References

ee also

*History of the New York Giants (1994-present)

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