The Bolts will take on the Miami Dolphins for prime time clash on Sunday Night Football. Episode 8 of All IN is out now. I think that's why it's important to be connected, personnel and coaching, and really be aligned in your vision for the role and how you're going to utilize them. Over Register now! Its all alleged in a lawsuit filed this week against Dean Spanos that could tip the balance of power in the Spanos family and, almost Powered by Southern California McDonald's. He had served as President of the Chargers since early in 1994, the same year the team culminated its most memorable season with an appearance in Super Bowl XXIX. It's always long-term with these players when we're drafting them, from the first round to the sixth or seventh round. The Mexican-American lefty likes to go on runs with his dog, Cam. 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. "I'm excited. 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. 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 move resulted in money shifting from the trust to themselves personally.. For example, despite the fact that TSC (The Spanos Corporation) conducted little to no business in Las Vegas for decades, Dean insisted on keeping a TSC office there so that he could write-off private flights to enjoy his second home and get his hair cut, since Las Vegas is where Deans barber is based., The suit alleges, while Dean and Dea are the co-trustees, Michael has been misrepresenting himself as a trustee and the brothers have attempted to freeze their sister out of the trusts decision-making process because 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.. Great work ethic that we love. Inability to pay off charitable obligations. Millions in debt. 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. These two guys really, I thought, took advantage of their opportunity in that setting.". 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. ", "Great quarterback. I'm very happy and I'm very blessed. Faye Spanos: A wonderful person, a wonderful life, Whos who of civic, sports leaders bid farewell to Alex Spanos, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The plaintiffs are the sons of a Spanos sister, Dea Spanos Berberian. The Chargers left San Diego at the end of the 2016 season after more than 50 years in the region. He has a lot of learning to do, especially at that position. "I always believed in the pursuit of one's dreams. ", "All I knew was that I wanted to go to a team as soon as I can and get to work. Dean Spanos, Alexis Spanos Ruhl and Michael Spanos have stated they will not be selling any aspect of the team and disagree with their sisters stance about the franchise. The Chargers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday at 5:15pm at TIAA Bank Stadium for the AFC Wild Card Game. All rights reserved. They accuse him of improperly re-directing money from the family trust that controls 36% of the team. (AP Photo/Steve Conner), Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) celebrates after beating North Texas 35-32 and winning the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Frisco, Texas. That's a big part of it.". Well, you know the situation has hit rock bottom when an elected politician gets involved. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. With the generous support of readers like you, Times of San Diego publishes timely and accurate news coverage for a better-informed community. 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. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 12 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. ", "I would describe it as being very violent, very physical at the point of attack. Whoops! 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. 2023 www.recordnet.com. ", "At TCU, I produced in jet sweeps. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. The events brought in approximately $300 million to the local economy. I feel like I need to come in, as a young guy, as a sponge, taking in as much information as I need to. 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. 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. ", "Just come in and control what you control. There are different paths for everybody, in terms of how quickly people play and what their role is. It's one of those things that's part of the process. I think, from a culture standpoint, they all have toughness, I think that these guys are all football players. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) reacts after TCU made a first down against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. On having the opportunity to learn from Chargers OLBs Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack: "I'm blessed. He had an outstanding college career, meant a lot to TCU. Go in there, be a sponge, learn as much as you can, compete, add as much value as you can in whatever way or whatever role that is.". 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. I plan to make an impact on every down. Both are co-trustees of the Spanos Family Trust which controls 36% of the Chargers. The lawsuit could be headed for arbitration within the NFL. You must be logged in to leave a comment. ", Alexis, Dean's other sister, has also pushed back against Berberian's allegations: "The statements made in today's court filing about my brother Dean Spanos are outrageously untrue," she wrote. Just a very exciting moment for myself and my family.". His three siblings also hold significant ownership stakes. This is a well-established rule played by the State AG in similar cases. Copyright 2023 Market Realist. Then, I come in here and everybody wants to know where they're going to play opening day. 2023 Chargers Football Company, LLC. The Chargers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday at 5:15pm at Lucas Oil Stadium. I'm excited to get to work with the defense and the D-line and help the guys win some football games.". The Spanos family has owned the LA Chargers since 1984 when the late Alex Spanos purchased 60% ownership of the team. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed linebacker Eric Kendricks to a multi-year contract. Spanos, raised in Stockton, California, is the son of Alex Spanos and Faye Papafaklis, both of Greek ancestry. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Chargers are estimated by Forbes to be worth $2.6 billion, but since the Denver Broncos are reportedly about to sell for $4.6 billion the Chargers would likely go for closer to $3 billion. You have receiver movements if you're a gunner. He was 95. The Cal State Northridge graduate also spent two seasons as a breaking news editor for NFL.com. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson). Click here to learn more. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media Show More Show Less 14 of 30 Family and friends rejoice after hearing the news that Vlad Ducasse, Chargers. All Rights Reserved. I'm just blessed to be a Charger. They're all talented, but once they get in this league, it takes a lot of work to get to where you want to go and keep improving. The lawsuit is also seeking financial damages from Berberians other brother, Michael Spanos, and Steven Cohen, the executive vice president and COO of The Spanos Corporation (TSC). 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. She is represented by Adam Streisand, the same attorney who helped Jeanie Buss take control of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. 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. See who wins the matchup between these two Chargers defensive linemen, Joseph-Day's Bolts led by Justin Herbert or Fox's random choice, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. All rights reserved. Though Berberians petition is brought on behalf of the trust, it seeks to compel a full sale of the team. The Spanos children have held various leadership roles in the franchise for many years. Like I said, we're really glad that he's a teammate of Derwin James.". Definitely a little familiar with them, but I definitely going to have to invest some time and study and learn a little bit more.". She also alleges that Dean diverted $105 million from the trust to various debts, claiming he manipulated the trust to borrow over $60 million "for the wasteful purchase" of a private plane "that has no legitimate business justification." 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. It underscored the importance that family played in his decisions. 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Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock 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 ", "It's been 93 days since our last ball game, so we're ready to get started We're excited to start doing football. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 sixth-round Draft pick DT Scott Matlock, from Boise State. On the seventh episode of ALL IN Season 2, learn about Khalil Mack's journey to the Chargers and his fight to prove his doubters wrong as the veteran edge rusher holds down the Bolts defense after Joey Bosa is sidelined with a groin injury. The Chargers lost to the Patriots, 45-0, in a historic drubbing, and somehow the final score did not do this embarrassment justice. Berberian accuses brothers Dean and Michael of repeatedly acting "out of their deeply-held misogynistic attitudes and sense of entitlement as the men in the family and to rationalize their pitiable behavior which she believes is intended to teach her that a woman has no rights, no matter what any trust instrument might say." The Los Angeles Chargers today re-signed defensive lineman Morgan Fox. Spanos and Berberian were made co-trustees of the trust after the deaths of their parents, Alex and Faye Spanos, in 2018. Take a look through some photos of the Chargers 2023 fifth-round Draft pick OL Jordan McFadden, from Clemson. He's a young player with just three years in college. 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. A named source close to the team told Popper a different tune for the involvement. The Spanos family owns 96% of the Chargers. In addition, according to the filing, the trust doesnt have a plan to pay more than $22 million it has pledged to charities. The Chargers will take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 1:25pm at Sofi Stadium. ", "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. It also has the right to take action against the trustees that can amount to substantial civil penalties. I think that light goes on at different points for players. I'm not talking about moves. When you guys meet Quentin Johnston, you're going to know why he's here, just like when you guys met [G] Zion Johnson last year and the year before when you met [T] Rashawn Slater. ", 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. Alex Spanos, who was Dean Spanos father, purchased the L.A. Chargers in 1984 for about $40 million. That means being on the field as a linebacker, being on the field as a gunner or whatever it may be for special teams. I'm excited to get to work.". It's just a blessing. Dea says her brother has been using the trust to pay against debts, many of them for his own personal gain and the detriment of the rest of the family. A private jet to get a haircut. The family trust controls 36% of the team with the remainder owned by nonfamily members. That sounds like me, sounds like [General Manager] Tom [Telesco], [Owner and Chairman of the Board] Dean Spanos. That sounds like a guy that we want. Latest Spanos family lawsuit accuses Chargers, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Latest Spanos family lawsuit accuses Chargers owner of fiduciary mismanagement, NFL draft: Chargers select TCU WR Derius Davis to start Day 3, NFL draft: Chargers select USC DE Tuli Tuipulotu, Washington State LB Daiyan Henley, Chargers Justin Herbert more concerned about shoulder rehab than contract, NFL draft: Chargers select TCU WR Quentin Johnston at No. ", "I feel like that number comes with a lot. This is normal state AGs often get involved with large charitable trusts. All rights reserved. The Economou brothers, the L.A. Times reported, want the money returned, along with damages. All rights reserved. Enter address: This website, like most media sites, uses small files called cookies to anonymously customize the advertising that you see. Not a member? Dean Spanos has controlled the teams day-to-day management since 1994. 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. (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. They said that, if necessary, they were prepared to buy their sisters stake in the franchise. The families of Dean, Michael, and Alexis released a joint statement responding to the lawsuit: "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 lawsuit also lists multiple allegations of "breaches of fiduciary duty" by Dean Spanos, who is accused of diverting $105 million from the trust to various debts. I went to the end looking for my jersey and they said, 'Your name is over there with the 1.' According to the report, the suit alleges that Spanos, supported by his brother, Michael, who also holds an executive position with the Chargers, changed the trust four years ago. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 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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.. 1 / 10. Boise State won 42-23. 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. All rights reserved. Gilbert Manzano covers the Los Angeles Rams for the O.C. Dean simply refuses to discuss it. I was super excited. Then, we had a photo shoot. ", "I was kind of preparing myself to like go somewhere far, like all the way to the East Coast or something, but I'm happy to stay home and be close to family. Without family, you will be left emotionally empty, no matter how fabulous your accomplishments.. Dean Spanos is the 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. I've been in Texas all my life. Obviously, you see Q and D.D. You're always thinking about your quarterback. I'm talking about what do we really have? The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with the following undrafted free agents on Saturday after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft: The Bolts drafted Southern California outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (54th overall) and Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley (85th overall), adding a pair of Los Angeles Area natives and 2022 first-team All-Pacific-12 selections. It feels weird to stay here just because I was expecting to leave, go somewhere on the East Coast. I think that's a really good comparison, what Josh went through from college to his first year as a pro. In a November 2019 letter included with the court filing, Dean Spanos vowed to his three siblings that he would retain an investment bank at the end of the 2024 season in an effort to find a new owner. I was outside with the family, we were all chilling outside. As soon as I got off the plane, I'm like, 'Yeah, I can feel it.' The families of Dean Spanos, Alexis Spanos Ruhl and Michael Spanos released a statement later Friday reaffirming their unity. Dean has failed to present any plan to address the Trusts bleak financial picture, because there is no other plan than the one urged by [Berberian]. 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. I was like, 'I'm probably going to have to work my way up.' Its all alleged in a lawsuit filed this week against Dean Spanos that could tip the balance of power in the Spanos family and, almost certainly, usher in the sale of the National Football Leagues Chargers. Alex passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Jalen Guyton. I'm excited for opportunity. 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. 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 played outside, inside, went in the backfield a few times. You think about your offensive coordinator our new offensive coordinator that's here. That means being on the field as a linebacker, being on the field as a gunner or whatever it may be for special teams and a linebacker, that's what I plan to do.". It was a blessing, for sure. Los Angeles Chargers first round pick Quentin Johnston is photographed on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Hoag Performance Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The Los Angeles Chargers today re-signed center/guard Will Clapp. I'm like, 'Alright, whatever.' 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]. Real estate mogul, NFL team owner and philanthropist Alex Spanos died this morning. 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.. To kind of step out of that, I feel like this is the best place for me, for sure. 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.". 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. I wasn't even really watching the draft. Gareth Patterson/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. 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. On 'focusing long-term' with the 'vision' for each player selected: "That's the whole thing. If Berberian is able to remove Dean she would effectively be in charge of 51% of the Chargers ownership. Help us grow with a monthly contribution. Phelan M. Ebenhack/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The LA Chargers are owned by Dean Spanos and the Spanos family following the passing of Alex and Faye Spanos in 2018. I wasn't really sure who I would be picked by or where I would go.