 Despite Western Reserve offering $1,000, McGugin preferred the chance to see the South.McGugin remained the head football coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores from 1904 to 1917 and from 1919 to 1934.During his tenures, the Vanderbilt Commodores compiled a 197–55–19 record, had a .762 winning percentage, and won 11 conference titles.