6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Boise State won 42-23. The remaining 4% is owned by non-family members. In the petition, Berberian claimed, Dean has failed to present any plan to address the Trusts bleak financial picture and that her brother refuses to consider a sale of the Trusts Interest of the Chargers.. Rather than seeking to monetize illiquid assets in order to pay debts and liabilities, and make distributions to beneficiaries, the Co-Trustees have principally been borrowing, including borrowing money from one bank to pay another, the petition said. Register now! I've been in Texas all my life. On the long-term view factoring into draft picks: "It's funny because when we talk about these players in the draft room and meetings, we're talking long-term with all of them. To characterize Dean as somehow being less than fully respectful of the women in our family is just not right.". I'm not talking about moves. I think that is something that I can do at the Chargers, be a versatile player, come in and make plays when the offense needs it, and just be that great teammate to my teammates.". That's why I was always available for special teams and why I will be available here for special teams because I feel like there's a joy, there's an art to it. "It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in continuing to participate in the family's businesses, has resorted to leveling false and provocative charges in an attempt to impose her will on the rest of the family," the statement read. I think that light goes on at different points for players. The NFL declined to comment on the lawsuit. We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m. By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with Times of San Diego to receive our free newsletter and breaking news alerts. There are different paths for everybody, in terms of how quickly people play and what their role is. We know all of these players that are drafted. Before the Chargers moved to L.A. the relocation led one columnist to brand Dean Spanos as the most hated man in San Diego he kept a copy of his fathers autobiography in his office. In a new court filing seeking to have the matter Teaming up with my former teammate, Quentin Johnston, it's just a blessing. The three of us and our children, representing more than 75 percent of the family and its ownership of its businesses, stand united in support of our parents' and grandparents' wishes, including as to the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers. On 'if there were any position groups that the team was unable to address': "No, what I liked about this draft is I felt like, going into the draft, that we have a really good team. That included mediation with a retired L.A. County Superior Court judge that didnt work. Thirty-six percent is part of a trust established by the parents. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. This is a developmental game, so we definitely have that long-term path. My agent was telling me, like, 'Get ready to move, Tuli.' At TCU, there were times where we didn't have any points on the board and I was the first one to score during my return, so I feel like I'm a party starter. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. On his reaction to receiving the call and being selected by the Chargers: "I was super excited. According to Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com, California AG Rob Bonta filed court papers to become involved in the legal filings between Dea Spanos Berberian and her siblings over the future of the franchise. His plan is hope.. The four children of late owner Alex Spanos Dean, Dea, Alexandra Spanos Ruhl and Michael Spanos each own 15% of the team. Nearly four decades ago, the family patriarch, Alex Spanos, purchased a majority interest in the San Diego Chargers for $40 million. Photo by Chris Stone Dean Spanos, co-owner of the Los Angeles Chargers , is mired in a family dispute that has prompted another court battle. Dimitri and Lex Economou, Spanos nephews, sued him this week in San Joaquin County, according to the Los Angeles Times. Dean, Dea and their siblings Michael and Alexis all have a 15% ownership stake in the franchise. I thought we were able to just draft players that we felt like fit what we're trying to join up with, create depth and competition at other positions. ", "I would describe it as being very violent, very physical at the point of attack. They noted that she doesnt have a large enough stake to force a sale. All rights reserved. Clemson offensive tackle Jordan McFadden answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. On drafting two players that participated in the club's local pro day and the quality of football in Southern California: "I know that Southern California is one of the premier places in the country to play football. It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in continuing to participate in the familys businesses, has resorted to leveling false and provocative charges in an attempt to impose her will on the rest of the family, the statement read. I think that they're going to fit really well with our football team.". Like I said, we're really glad that he's a teammate of Derwin James.". The LA Chargers in action on November 21, 2021. My mom was yelling at me to come to her because she wanted me to go grab my grandma from the car at the front, so she called me, I walked to the front and I got a call and I walked away [laughter]. In an attempt to force the sale of the Chargers, a sister of controlling owner Dean Spanos filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday. That's something that I got from my old coach it's football in extreme space. As a response, the three other siblings, Dean, Alexis Spanos Ruhl, and Michael Spanos, said, For the three of us, the Chargers is one of our familys most important legacies, just as it was for our parents. They said that theyre willing to buy their sisters share of the team. In a joint statement between siblings Alexis Spanos Ruhl, Dean and Michael, the families disputed the accusations made by their sister in her latest lawsuit. Erin Hooley/Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. On being selected by the Chargers and remaining in his hometown: "Thank you to the Spanos Family, [General Manager] Tom Telesco, [Head] Coach [Brandon] Staley for believing in me and blessing me with this opportunity. I think that's the best thing about this is that you go into this team, this franchise, and you get to learn so much for people that are so knowledgeable, so talented, have been around it for a long time. 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I agree to receive the "With The First Pick Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. In addition, according to the filing, the trust doesnt have a plan to pay more than $22 million it has pledged to charities. When he walks in a room, you're going to feel him right away. On the benefit of playing multiple positions throughout his football career: "Exactly that, just being able to play somebody their positions, be on the opposite side of the ball first. Berberian contends that the Spanos family trust and subtrusts are all but insolvent, that Spanos' decision to move the Chargers to Los Angeles has proved financially ruinous and that the family has no option but to sell the team to satisfy the trust's debt obligations, which she says are currently in excess of $358 million. The Spanos family has owned the Chargers since Spanos, a construction magnate from Stockton, bought a controlling interest for $48.3 million from Eugene Klein. Throughout this entire ordeal that was instigated without justification by my sister Dea Berberian, my brother Dean has been unfailingly respectful of me and my wishes. 1 / 10. They accuse him of improperly re-directing money from the family trust that controls 36% of the team. The Pasadena native spent four seasons as the Chargers beat reporter for SCNG and covered the Raiders before that for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. I'm super excited.". The legal conflict came into public view in April 2021, when Berberian petitioned the Los Angeles County Superior Court to put the trust up for sale. 2023 www.recordnet.com. Help us grow with a monthly contribution. One of the attorneys working with Berberian is Adam Streisand, who helped Jeannie Buss take control of the Lakers and represented Steve Ballmer successfully force Donald Sterling to sell the Clippers. Dea Spanos Berberian filed the suit Thursday in San Joaquin County Superior Court, as ESPN reported, seeking sole control of the Spanos Family Trust that constitutes more than one-third of the Chargers' ownership. The events brought in approximately $300 million to the local economy. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 sixth-round Draft pick DT Scott Matlock, from Boise State. Someone that you definitely have to double, and if you don't, you're going to lose. I saw the call pop up and I'm like, 'OK, that's a great quarterback to be playing under.' I was that number the second half of my high school career. And he has been fighting, along with my brother Michael and me, to fulfill the wishes of our mother, Faye, relating to our family and our businesses. Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) lines up against Tennessee-Martin in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. The three of us and our children, representing more than 75% of the family and its ownership of its businesses, stand united in support of our parents' and grandparents' wishes, including as to the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers.". The California State Attorney General traditionally watches out for the interests of California-based charities in these types of cases, to make sure the interests of the charities are protected, this source wrote in an email. That's mostly because of a longstanding legal dispute that continued this week, when the sister of current Chargers owner Dean Spanos filed a lawsuit accusing her brother of "misogynistic" and "financially ruinous" business practices, arguing that the Spanos family has no choice but to sell the team in order to pay off its debts. I was sitting there and watching, then, all of a sudden, my phone rings. Quentin Johnston speaks to the media about being drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA. I played outside, inside, went in the backfield a few times. The Spanos family of Stockton owns the NFLs Los Angeles Chargers, one of the countrys most successful apartment-development companies and a fortune estimated at $2.4 billion. All rights reserved. That means being on the field as a linebacker, being on the field as a gunner or whatever it may be for special teams. The Cal State Northridge graduate also spent two seasons as a breaking news editor for NFL.com. Obviously, you see Q and D.D. WebIn 1984, Spanos bought 60% of the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) from majority owner Eugene Klein for $48.3 million. Powered by Southern California McDonald's. Considering the fact Berberian has already filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court asking that the trust and the team be put up for sale it stands to reason that she would put the team up for sale. This is normal state AGs often get involved with large charitable trusts. Dean Spanos, co-owner of the Los Angeles Chargers , is mired in a family dispute that has prompted another court battle. It was, obviously, a special experience for me and also my family, as well. The family trust controls 36% of the team with the remainder owned by nonfamily members. Without family, you will be left emotionally empty, no matter how fabulous your accomplishments.. The plaintiffs are the sons of a Spanos sister, Dea Spanos Berberian. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. The Chargers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday at 5:15pm at Lucas Oil Stadium. 342 (12) On the eighth episode of ALL IN Season 2, go all-access on the Chargers young quarterback, Justin Herbert, and learn how his competitive drive has translated to clutch, highlight-worthy plays his whole career, including the Bolts recent win over the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Dean and his wife Susie have been honored for their charitable giving in the past. Alex Spanos bought the San Diego Chargers in 1984, and Dean Spanos took over managing the franchise in 1994. It was a really fun evaluation to go through with our coaching staff, with our personnel department. He isn't one of these kids that played five or six years with the COVID rule. A lawyer familiar with the matter told ESPN that Berberian's motive for filing the suit is to embarrass Spanos publicly. In addition, Mike Hiestand will transition to the defensive side of the ball as a Front Seven Specialist and John Timu will be the Assistant Defensive Line Coach. His three siblings also hold significant ownership stakes. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy. CNN Los Angeles Chargers owner and chairman Dean Spanos is being sued by his sister and team co-owner Dea Spanos Berberian, whos accusing him of You guys have seen it, since I've been the head coach, there are some guys that don't play very much at all, and then, midway through the year after your bye, then they play a whole bunch down the stretch. Rebecca Blackwell/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox go head-to-head in a game of Madden 23. Check out where the Chargers front office will be based for night one of the 2023 NFL Draft! The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Jalen Guyton. Take a look at top quotes from Chargers General Manager Tom Telesco, Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley and the Chargers draft picks' media availability from draft weekend: "He's big, strong and fast. (AP Photo/LM Otero), Boise State nose tackle Scale Igiehon (90), linebacker Ezekiel Noa (7) and defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) set up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) signals after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Tennessee-Martin quarterback Dresser Winn (3) throws the ball as Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) pressures him in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Berberian's sons, Dimitri and Lex Economou, also previously filed a lawsuit against Dean Spanos, alleging that he secretly diverted money from the trust. In March 2021, she filed a petition to Los Angeles Superior Court asking the franchise be sold due to mounting trust debts. In partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, Inglewood Unified School District, and Brotherhood Crusade, SoFi celebrated the graduation of 14 young scholars from the Bolt Academy program. It's always long-term with these players when we're drafting them, from the first round to the sixth or seventh round. WebAlex Spanos was a shining example of how the American spirit of hard work and determination can pay off for those willing to follow their dreams. In an attempt to force the sale of the Chargers, a sister of controlling owner Dean Spanos filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday. In it, she argues that mounting debt has imperiled the familys finances and that the only solution is to put the NFL franchise on the market. Via Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com, a judge in L.A. Superior Court granted the request to move the lawsuit filed by Dea Spanos that seeks a forced sale of the team to San Joaquin County. The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. Kenneth Murray is going into his fourth year playing, so there's a lot of wisdom there. The Spanos family owns 96% of the Chargers. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) passes during the first half of an NCAA college game against SMU on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. His sister has filed a court petition arguing that debt has imperiled the family's finances and the only solution is to sell (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson). On being selected by the Chargers and joining a team that already features two of his collegiate teammates, Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis: "There was a lot of excitement. Definitely a little familiar with them, but I definitely going to have to invest some time and study and learn a little bit more.". I know that the top two players in the Draft are from California. The Spanos brothers, her lawsuit argues, "believe to their cores that, regardless of what their parents intended and their wills specified, men are in charge and women should shut up. All rights reserved. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins), FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) passes with blocking from teammate offensive tackle Andrew Coker against Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 26, 2022. Alex passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday morning. If an owner wants to move the team back to Americas Finest City theyd have to either add on to Snapdragon Stadium, expanding it to around 55,000 seats, or find a place to build a new stadium. You have linebacker movements if you're sitting there trying to rush, or edge movements just different types of movements based off what position you're playing and what's happening. I went to the end looking for my jersey and they said, 'Your name is over there with the 1.' In 1995, they created The Chargers Impact Fund, which has given $13 million so far to various programs. Darron Cummings/Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 sixth-round Draft pick DT Scott Matlock, from Boise State. The Spanos family owns 96 percent of the Chargers. Over To kind of step out of that, I feel like this is the best place for me, for sure. (AP Photo/LM Otero), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Boise State won 30-7. In April 2021 when she started the proceedings, even Jeff Bezos was mentioned as a potential buyer, but no sale has happened. The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the hirings of Assistant Secondary Coach Will Harris and Offensive Assistant Phil Serchia. We won't use your email for any other purpose, and you can opt out at any time via an unsubscribe link. I'm very happy and I'm very blessed. And he has been fighting, along with my brother Michael and me, to fulfill the wishes of our mother, Faye, relating to our family and our businesses. He was 95. The Chargers' owners, the Spanos family, are taking a huge gamble that scrutinized Brandon Staley can make a huge leap as a coach and make his team super. Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock Unfortunately, our sister Dea seems to have a different and misguided personal agenda., They said operations of the Chargers will be entirely unaffected by this matter.. Secure your 2023 Season Ticket Memberships today! It's going to be good. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Both are co-trustees of the Spanos Family Trust which controls 36% of the Chargers. (AP Photo/Steve Conner), Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble by UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison (12) on the UTEP 3 yard line in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Last year, [DL] Otito [Obonnia] was here. Be a sponge. In an attempt to force the sale of the Chargers, a sister of controlling owner Dean Spanos filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday arguing that mounting debt has imperiled the familys finances and the only solution is to put the NFL franchise on the market. We put in a lot of hard work, early mornings. He also has support from other family members and beneficiaries (though not all).. All rights reserved. On S Derwin James Jr. mentioning that he wanted to the team to select a 'dawg' and if WR Quentin Johnston 'fits' that description: "That sounds like exactly what we want. We think he can fit that.". I think all three of these guys fit what we want in a football player at their positions. He had an outstanding college career, meant a lot to TCU. Berberian claims that Dean's decision to relocate the Chargers from San Diego back to Los Angeles in 2017 has put the trust more than $358 million in debt. Here's everything Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley said from all three days of draft weekend, Here's what the newest members of the Bolts had to say after being selected on Day 3, "I plan to make an impact on every down. Offers may be subject to change without notice. The ownership dispute within the Los Angeles Chargers is now seeing involvement from the California Attorney General. Dean Spanos, Michael Spanos and Spanos Ruhl issued a statement saying operations of the team will be unaffected by the court filing and that they intend to contest the motion. He's still really young. But the 156-page filing raises questions about the future of the franchise owned by the Spanos family since 1984 and reveals a family dispute that until now had played out in private. Click here to learn more. On drafting offensive players in the first round the last three years: "We drafted a tackle two years ago, a guard last year. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. (AP Photo/Steve Conner). The trust controls 36%. All rights reserved. A private jet to get a haircut. Spanos also allegedly manipulated the trust to borrow over $60 million "for the wasteful purchase of an airplane for Dean's and Michael's use that has no legitimate business justification.". Dean Spanos is pictured at a 2019 Chargers game. Spanos, Berberian and their siblings Michael Spanos and Alexandra Spanos Ruhl each own 15% of the Chargers franchise, with 36% managed by the family trust and the remaining 4% owned by non-family members. 1 / 10. (Late billionaire Alex Spanos purchased the team in 1984, and his four children, including Dean and Dea, each own 15 percent of the club, while the family trust owns 36 percent.) That sounds like me, sounds like [General Manager] Tom [Telesco], [Owner and Chairman of the Board] Dean Spanos. ", The families of Dean, Michael and Alexis Spanos Ruhl have since rebutted Berberian's claims in a statement issued to CBS Sports via Mark Fabiani, special counsel for the Chargers: "It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in continuing to participate in the family's businesses, has resorted to leveling false and provocative charges in an attempt to impose her will on the rest of the family. 1; Cards have top 2, Best, worst, most interesting pick for all, Undrafted free agent tracker: Team-by-team list of signings, Bills sign the Broncos' leading rusher from 2022, Ex-NFL GM's best picks and hidden gems in 2023 draft, 10 veteran moves that should happen post-2023 draft. Anyone actually care about rich people problems? I'm excited to get to work.". (AP Photo/LM Otero, File), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. I'm like, 'Alright, whatever.' (AP Photo/Steve Conner), Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) looks to the sidelines against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media Show More Show Less 14 of 30 Family and friends rejoice after hearing the news that Vlad Ducasse, Chargers. Then, when you take it to an even further extent, it's just techniques, that's really what changes because each position requires a different technique, but the mental, the brain aspect, of that learning, it makes it just that much easier.". In her estimation its necessary to overturn years of financial mismanagement by Dean, Michael, and Steve Cohen (executive vice president of The Spanos Corporation). The debt includes $164 million associated with the Trusts Interest in the Chargers and at least $75 million in estate tax. You have receiver movements if you're a gunner.
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