He served as the head football coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from 1948 to 1950, compiling a record of 1–25–3. The lone win came against Richmond in 1949. McNeish played college football as a halfback at the University of Southern California (USC) from 1931 to 1933.
He held the position of head football coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from 1948 to 1950, accumulating a record of 1–25–3. The sole victory was achieved against Richmond in 1949. McNeish played college football as a halfback for the University of Southern California (USC) from 1931 to 1933.