Asher attended Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School where he practiced basketball until his junior year, when he began playing football.
He accepted a football scholarship from Vanderbilt University, where he started in every game during his three years of eligibility.
Doctors thought he could avoid surgery, but had to eventually perform the procedure in 1971, which would cost him a chance to start and play in Super Bowl VI.
The team placed him on the injured reserve list and replaced him by signing future hall of famer Forrest Gregg.
[2] On August 17, 1972, he was traded to the Chicago Bears along with defensive tackle Bill Line and a second round draft choice (#48-Gary Hrivnak), in exchange for quarterback Jack Concannon.