Charles Merrill Neinas (born January 18, 1932, in Wisconsin) is a former commissioner of the Big Eight Conference from 1971 to 1980.[1][2][3] Neinas also served as interim commissioner of the Big 12 Conference from 2011 to 2012.[4][5] He was the 1996 Amos Alonzo Stagg Award winner.

References

  1. ^ "Chuck Neinas ready to lead Big 12". ESPN. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  2. ^ Smith, Erick (22 September 2011). "Dan Beebe departs as Big 12 commissioner by 'mutual agreement'". USA Today. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  3. ^ Witosky, Tom (22 September 2011). "Big 12 names Neinas interim commissioner". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  4. ^ Thorburn, Ryan (22 September 2011). "Chuck Neinas has extensive experience". Brush News-Tribune. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  5. ^ Nunez, Tammy (22 September 2011). "Former Big 8 Commissioner Chuck Neinas contacted by Big 12 and is interested". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 25 September 2011.

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