[4] In the position of assistant athletic director for football operations, Vaught made a notable impact in his short six-month stint at the university.

Working in concert with Rice head coach Todd Graham, the program made its first bowl game appearance in 45 years.

[5] Fundraising reached all-time highs in the athletic department, as annual gifts broke the $6 million mark for the first time in school history.

Vaught's predecessor, Keith Baker, was replaced after 20 years in the position which included two Learfield Sports' Directors Cups for the best Division II athletics program.

[6] In an October 15, 2014 press conference at the newly renovated GCU Arena, Vaught was officially named as the university's vice president of athletics.

"[7] The announcement was characterized as a "home run hire" by TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte, while Arizona State head football coach Todd Graham called Vaught "a talented administrator whose expertise will greatly benefit GCU.