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When did Forest Evashevski become head coach at Iowa?
In 1952, Iowa football had only had three winning seasons in the previous 16 years
did Forest Evashevski receive any other offers to coach anywhere else besides Iowa?
Forest Evashevski nearly took the head coaching job at Indiana University, but Fritz Crisler urged him to consider Iowa.
What made Forest Evashevski choose Iowa over Indiana University?
Forest Evashevski felt that it would be easier to attain statewide support at Iowa than in Indiana, where Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame shared the spotlight.
How did the Hawkeyes play under Forest Evashevski's leadership?
The Hawkeyes struggled to an 0–4 start in 1952, surrendering more than 32 points per game during that stretch.
Did Forest Evashevski have any major wins as the coach of the Hawkeyes?
Forest Evashevski completely retooled his offense the week before the game, and Iowa shocked the Buckeyes, 8–0.

Question: what made him a good coach?
Self-contained rewrite: what made Forest Evashevski a good coach for Iowa?