(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. 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 suit claims the trust is, as of December 31, 2021, $358 million in debt and losing $11 million annually. Then, eventually, clicking with the quarterback and gaining that trust from him. "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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Secure your 2023 Season Ticket Memberships today! 1 / 10. ", "All I knew was that I wanted to go to a team as soon as I can and get to work. Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. 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. Dean will likely contend that if he is only allowed to use his position as a Co-Trustee to be a speculator to double and triple down on bad decisions of the past, he can turn things around because there are positive developments at the NFL level that should benefit the Chargers as well, the petition said. I wasn't even really watching the draft. I'm excited to get to work with the defense and the D-line and help the guys win some football games.". Me personally, I feel like I get the party started. On Henley learning from LB Eric Kendricks: "What a wealth of knowledge. On this edition of Let's Play, tight end Tre' McKitty and linebacker face off in a race of F1 2021. All rights reserved. Boise State won 30-7. I wasn't really sure who I would be picked by or where I would go. The Los Angeles Chargers today re-signed defensive lineman Morgan Fox. That's crazy. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed cornerback Kemon Hall. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. They are two of the type of guys that will be able to soak all of that up from [OLB] Joey Bosa and [OLB] Khalil Mack, and in Daiyan's case, from an Eric Kendricks. He's a young player with just three years in college. The Los Angeles Chargers team, who defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an exciting finish on Nov. 22, has been in the Spanos family since 1984. All rights reserved. How Cowboys' VP sold team brass on drafting Mazi Smith, 2023 NFL Draft: Six things experts got wrong, NFL fifth-year option tracker: Decisions on 2020 class, NFL Draft grades, best pick for all 32 teams, sked date, How Lions paved way for Eagles to land D'Andre Swift, Popular Rodgers already making presence felt with Jets, Sister of Chargers owner sues Spanos, calls for sale, Prisco's draft grades for all 32 teams: Eagles ace it, 2024 mock: Williams No. A page was dog-eared for quick reference. Being here three years I'm from Northeast Ohio, one of the special places in the country for football but Southern California, that's taking it to a different level. Similar to last season, the In the latest episode of ALL IN: Season 2 we take a look at the driving force behind the Chargers offense, quarterback Justin Herbert. Help us grow with a monthly contribution. A private jet to get a haircut. Oct 09, 2018 at 06:52 AM It is with heavy hearts that the Spanos family announces the death of Alexander Gus Spanos, founder of A.G. Spanos Companies and owner of the Chargers NFL Franchise. Get a behind-the-scenes look at 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston's first day with the Bolts! Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos has been accused of "misogynistic" behavior, "self-dealing" and repeated "breaches of fiduciary duty" by his 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 Berberian is trying to make the case that Dean has put the family trust in such deep financial trouble that he should be removed as co-trustee, giving her lone control of the trust. ", "I like it. Dean became the president of the Chargers in 1994. Just a very exciting moment for myself and my family.". I'm already liking it. On coming from Boise State and joining an organization that features Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore: "That's the GOAT right there, as far as Boise State is talking. I'm super excited.". According to the filing, Berberian attempted numerous times and numerous ways to resolve the dispute. Dean Spanos has controlled the teams day-to-day management since 1994. On his philosophy surrounding special teams: "Special teams, if you look at it, it's every football movement all in whatever special teams phase it is. The Spanos children have held various leadership roles in the franchise for many years. But Berberian, who runs the family trust with her brother as co-trustee, has been angling for more control inside the franchise since at least last year. Berberian also alleges the trust is in such bad shape its unable to make good on $18 million in charitable pledges to multiple universities, hospitals, and religious organizations. Brandon Wade/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. That sounds like me, sounds like [General Manager] Tom [Telesco], [Owner and Chairman of the Board] Dean Spanos. The LA Chargers are owned by Dean Spanos and the Spanos family following the passing of Alex and Faye Spanos in 2018. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. Alex Spanos, a billionaire real estate developer, took ownership of the then-San Diego franchise in 1984, buying 60% of the team for $48.3 million. The remaining 4% is owned by non-family members. The Los Angeles Chargers today re-signed center/guard Will Clapp. Without family, you will be left emotionally empty, no matter how fabulous your accomplishments.. His three siblings also hold significant ownership stakes. To kind of step out of that, I feel like this is the best place for me, for sure. Berberian accused Michael Spanos of falsely representing himself as a co-trustee of the family trust, and claimed Michael and Cohen played roles in aiding and abetting Deans breaches of fiduciary duty., The lawsuit also accused the Spanos brothers of misogynistic behavior and of actions designed to keep Dea in the dark from business dealings. I was outside with the family, we were all chilling outside. 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. On 'focusing long-term' with the 'vision' for each player selected: "That's the whole thing. On if the roster can achieve what last year's did and possibly improve: "I'll let you in training camp. Berberian contends the trust has debts and expenses exceeding $353 million, with no plan for how it will pay $22 million it has pledged to charities. After the Broncos' record $4.65 billion sale to the Walton-Penner family, one of Denver's AFC West rivals, the Chargers, could be next on the list of NFL franchises to be sold. In a new court filing seeking to have the matter We didn't take any projections, these guys that we drafted, all seven of them, have proven college production. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in San Joaquin County Superior Court by attorneys representing Dea Spanos Berberian, who is seeking sole control of a family trust that constitutes more than one-third of the Chargers' ownership. ", "I think from where we were as a football team, cap space-wise, where our roster is, what our resources were, I think it went pretty well. I was that number the second half of my high school career. The Chargers lost to the Patriots, 45-0, in a historic drubbing, and somehow the final score did not do this embarrassment justice. The AG generally doesnt do this unless it has real concerns, Berberians lawyer Adams Streisand said. 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. The Mexican-American lefty likes to go on runs with his dog, Cam. In response to the filing, Dean Spanos and two of his siblings released a statement Thursday pledging to keep the team in the family. I think the players, at least that we added today, and players in free agency kind of added a lot more depth to some positions and got some younger players in the pipeline. Alexander Spanos, the longtime owner of the San Diego Chargers, died on October 9 at the age of 95. Spanos bought his controlling stake in the Chargers in 1984. His grandchildren John and A.G. run the team, worth $1.9 billion net of debt. Spanos founded AG Spanos, one of the country's largest apartment developers, in 1960. I feel like I'm a player that could go all over. 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. Someone that you definitely have to double, and if you don't, you're going to lose. That was something that was really impressive to us, was spending time with him. After Alex Spanos and his wife, Faye, died in Stockton in 2018, Dean Spanos, the oldest of the four children, and Berberian were left as the sole co-trustees. 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 Dean simply refuses to discuss it. I met a few people. All rights reserved. There are different paths for everybody, in terms of how quickly people play and what their role is. 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. As soon as I got off the plane, I'm like, 'Yeah, I can feel it.' (AP Photo/Brandon Wade), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona. Spanos and Berberian were left as co-trustees of the trust after the deaths of Alex and Faye Spanos in 2018. The quarrel within the Spanos family doesn't help the Chargers' standing in Los Angeles and could lead to a sale down the road. Throughout this process, I feel like I built a lot of good relationships with all of the coaches on the coaching staff and really built up and connected with them in that way. Learning the game that way helps you be more, I guess, capable to do one job because you know so many jobs on that football field. Now, the question most Chargers fans will have is, of course, could this result in the Bolts moving back to San Diego? Well, you know the situation has hit rock bottom when an elected politician gets involved. Whoops! ", "I feel like that number comes with a lot. The filing alleges that the trusts debts and expenses exceed $353 million and stated that the only solution is to put the team on the market. I know that the top two players in the Draft are from California. 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. Controlling owner Dean Spanos is facing a court challenge from his sister Dea Spanos-Berberian to force the sale of the team. In it, she We know all of these players that are drafted. Photos: Chargers Draft Room in Century City, Photos: Quentin Johnston Lands in Los Angeles, Photos: Quentin Johnston's First Day as a Charger, Photos: Get to Know Fifth Round Pick Jordan McFadden, Photos: Get to Know Sixth Round Pick Scott Matlock, Photos: Get to Know Seventh Round Pick Max Duggan. I shouldn't have any problem coming in early and adjusting, soaking up as much stuff as I can from him as far as just football in general. Hopefully, I can do that for 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. They said that, if necessary, they were prepared to buy their sisters stake in the franchise. (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. You have receiver movements if you're a gunner. An attorney for Spanos, the report noted, issued a statement in which he labeled the claims meritless.. It's always long-term with these players when we're drafting them, from the first round to the sixth or seventh round. Dean Spanos is the Chargers team owner and chairman of the board. The statements made in todays court filing about my brother Dean Spanos are outrageously untrue, Ruhls statement read. All rights reserved. The families of Dean Spanos, Alexis Spanos Ruhl and Michael Spanos released a statement later Friday reaffirming their unity. (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. ", "Just come in and control what you control. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He has some physical characteristics that we think he can add to our offense in a different role. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. I plan to make an impact on every down. All I knew was that I wanted to go to a team as soon as I can and get to work. 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. ", "It's been a quick turnaround with getting picked and coming here, super quick. I was like, 'I'm probably going to have to work my way up.' That's a good way to start it off as a player. The petition asks the court to order Berberian and Spanos to take steps to sell the trusts share of the Chargers and invoke a provision of trust law that would require the teams other shareholders to do the same. Over 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. Both are co-trustees of the Spanos Family Trust which controls 36% of the Chargers. Uncle Ardy from Pirnia Law Group shows off his Chargers buses that can be seen around SoFi Stadium on gameday. TCU won 55-24. All rights reserved. I wanted the best to learn from, and, man, Joey Bosa and Khalil [Mack]? The lawsuit also states that Dean and Michael "believe to their cores that, regardless of what their parents intended and their wills specified, men are in charge and women should shut up.". The scene is set!! Then, we had a photo shoot. To characterize Dean as somehow being less than fully respectful of the women in our family is just not right., Statement by the Spanos family regarding their sister Deas latest lawsuit #Chargers pic.twitter.com/FiskZHTSi8, Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) June 10, 2022. "I always believed in the pursuit of one's dreams. On this edition of Let's Play, defensive linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox face off in NHL 22. Spanos and Berberian were made co-trustees of the trust after the deaths of their parents, Alex and Faye Spanos, in 2018. I'm just blessed to be a Charger. 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. The Chargers left San Diego at the end of the 2016 season after more than 50 years in the region. My agent was telling me, like, 'Get ready to move, Tuli.' The plaintiffs are the sons of a Spanos sister, Dea Spanos Berberian. (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. 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. He also has support from other family members and beneficiaries (though not all).. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. Berberian is being represented by Adam Streisand, who also represented Jeanie Buss when she wrested control of the Los Angeles Lakers from her brothers and Steve Ballmer in the trial to force Donald Sterling to sell the LA Clippers. 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. 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. 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. 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I think all three of these guys fit what we want in a football player at their positions. Breaches of fiduciary duty. I think, from a culture standpoint, they all have toughness, I think that these guys are all football players. The Chargers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at 1:25pm at State Farm Stadium. In addition, according to the filing, the trust doesnt have a plan to pay more than $22 million it has pledged to charities. On the latest edition of Let's Play, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Morgan Fox go head-to-head in a game of Madden 23. According to the Chargers website, Dean worked together with his father to secure the Super Bowls in 1998 and 2003 for the franchise. The four Spanos siblings each own 15%. His four adult children Erin Hooley/Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. go earlier, and there was a lot of excitement to be a part of this franchise, to go out and be in L.A. and be with this group people. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. (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, therefore, is looking to control a total of 51 percent of the team, making her majority owner. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 fifth-round Draft pick OL Jordan McFadden, from Clemson. The four children of late owner Alex Spanos Dean, Dea, Alexandra Spanos Ruhl and Michael Spanos each own 15% of the team. That moved more than a third of the Chargers into a family trust, one that controls 36% of the team. 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.". 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. Nearly 150 local Girl Scouts came together for a day of flag football skills and fundamentals on the Bolts' training camp fields at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. 1 / 10. Stephen Spillman/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. Register and the Southern California News Group. 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. I think the same for Tuli [Tuipulotu]. Every day that passes increases the risks that the charitable beneficiaries and the Spanos family legacy will suffer irreparable financial and reputational damage the petition said. Not a member? Then, I saw my jersey. The State AG in this case is NOT seeking to intervene in other words, the AG is not seeking to become a party to the case. All rights reserved. ", "Great quarterback. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed linebacker Eric Kendricks to a multi-year contract. Millions in debt. 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