Mike Bohn doesn't know how much direct input he or any other Big 12 Conference athletic directors will get to offer in the hiring of Kevin Weiberg's replacement.

He does know he wants Chuck Neinas to have a say.

Weiberg announced his resignation Thursday after nine years as Big 12 commissioner, leaving Nebraska Chancellor and Big 12 Board of Directors Chair Harvey Perlman and other league officials with the task of replacing a man who nearly doubled annual revenue distribution to member schools during his tenure — from $54 million to $106 million.

Neinas, who lives in and bases his consulting business — Neinas Sports Services — in Boulder, is well-known for aiding in the hiring searches for several high-profile college coaching and administrative positions, including that which produced Bohn and multiple others in the Big 12.

Neinas' expertise lies particularly in finding candidates he thinks are tailored specifically for a certain job and keeping the whole process under the radar.

Bohn worked for Neinas at the College Football Association in the 1990s.

"His interaction and respect from college presidents and athletic directors and coaches from the league would be a huge asset," Bohn said of Neinas, who served as Big Eight commissioner from 1971-1980. "I'm hoping they'll be smart and pursue the services of Chuck to help our league continue and prosper."

Bohn sang Weiberg's praises Thursday and said it would be difficult to replace someone who has been so solid and consistent in his leadership for so long. Bohn said he couldn't think of any attributes that could be improved upon in the next commissioner.

"The foundation he's leaving for the next commissioner is certainly solid and very broad," Bohn said. "In the two short years I've been in the conference, he's been a solid leader who's been integral to helping the University of Colorado through our issues. We will miss him."

Bohn said it was too early to speculate on whom any potential replacements for Weiberg might be. He did, however, deflect the notion of he himself being interested in the job, saying, "I'm 100-percent focused on the University of Colorado and trying to help us grow."