Proficient Fans Sports Podcast

Join CB and Clay on Proficient Fans, where two sports enthusiasts unleash their unfiltered passion and opinions. No holds barred, we dive deep into the sports world, discussing the highs, lows, and everything in between. Get ready for insights, lively debates, and a whole lot of sports love.

Run That Cy Young Back 11/18/2025

Run That Cy Young Back CB and Clay hope the Tigers re-sign the two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Virginia Tech signs James Franklin as their next coach. Michigan State has the #1 recruiting class in basketball for 2026. We make our NFL week 12 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/39071905

Same Faces, New Places 11/11/2025

Same Faces, New Places CB and Clay are happy to see the Spartans battling on the hardwood against ranked opponent Arkansas. The NFL saw some blockbuster trades right before the deadline. We make our NFL week 11 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38988335

Dodging Defeat 11/04/2025

Dodging Defeat CB and Clay talk tailgating for college football games. The Los Angeles Dodgers defend their title and become back-to-back World Series Champions. The Miami Dolphins fire GM Chris Grier. What does this mean for the organization? We make our NFL week 10 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38903655

Reset The Clock: Pro To Student-Athlete 10/28/2025

Reset The Clock: Pro To Student-Athlete CB and Clay discuss the SEC head football coach firing spree and how they aren’t sure if Jonathan Smith will be a Spartan much longer. Chauncey Billups faces scrutiny after allegations tied him to an illegal gambling and poker ring. We make our NFL week 9 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38803765

Sell The Team 10/22/2025

Sell The Team CB and Clay discuss the upcoming state rivalry match between Michigan and Michigan State. How long of a leash does Coach Smith have in East Lansing after three seasons with little to no growth as a program? What the hell is going on with the Miami Dolphins and who is to blame? We make our NFL week 8 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38741525

Celebrating 7 Years 10/14/2025

Celebrating 7 Years CB and Clay celebrate 7 years of Proficient Fans! Thank you to everyone who listens and supports us while two buffoons blab on about sports. The Detroit Tigers fall short after being eliminated from the postseason. Penn State fires Head Coach James Franklin after 12 seasons. The NFL has now seen its first head coach firing of the season, but are there others on the hot seat? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38573880

Standing on Business 10/07/2025

Standing on Business CB and Clay officially have tickets to see Michigan State play Penn State later this season and we hope it becomes a 3:30pm kickoff! The Tigers advance to the ALDS. The NFL was full of upsets in week 5. We make our NFL week 6 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38490945

Taking The Hard Road 09/28/2025

Taking The Hard Road CB and Clay are disappointed the Detroit Tigers couldn’t secure the AL Central, but celebrate clinching the playoffs. Who is the face of the NFL? We recap our NFL week 3 predictions and cover week 4. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38382055

Turf Toe Troubles 09/21/2025

Turf Toe Troubles CB and Clay aren’t too thrilled about an 11pm EDT kickoff for Michigan State. Does the time zone difference give certain schools an advantage? The Detroit Tigers need to get focused if they intend on winning the division. We make our NFL week 3 predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38293655

Crawford vs. Canelo 09/14/2025

Crawford vs. Canelo CB and Clay reflect on Michigan State football having a lack of identity and what the program needs to do moving forward. CB has feedback on the Crawford vs. Canelo fight that took place over the weekend. Did Floyd Mayweather ruin boxing? We both taste defeat week one and we reflect on our teams and the NFL as a whole. We make our NFL week two predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38213280

Football Fever 09/08/2025

Football Fever CB and Clay are drowning in football and it’s a beautiful thing. We take a look at Michigan State two weeks into the season and what to expect moving forward. The NFL season is underway and we discuss our fantasy football drafts and cover every week one game. We make our week two NFL pickem predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38133965

NFC Breakdown & Predictions 08/29/2025

NFC Breakdown & Predictions CB and Clay gear up for Michigan State football. Micah Parsons was traded to the Packers for a player and two future first-round draft picks. Is Micah still CB’s most dominant player in the NFL? We breakdown the NFC and make our divisional predictions. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/38020850

AFC Breakdown & Predictions 08/26/2025

AFC Breakdown & Predictions CB and Clay are gearing up for college football with Michigan State and Western Michigan facing off Friday night. Are there other schools in the country we are looking forward to watching outside of our following? With the NFL season about to start, we break down the AFC and make our divisional predictions and select our AFC Champion. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37956505

Fantasy Football Chatter 08/19/2025

Fantasy Football Chatter CB and Clay get right to business with fantasy football chat this week. We take a look at a few dynasty leagues we’re in and discuss the importance of depth on your roster. Browns name Flacco their QB1. Michigan receives a slap on the wrist and escapes serious punishment from the NCAA. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37872550

No Practice Necessary 08/12/2025

No Practice Necessary CB and Clay talk about fantasy football and how exciting it is. The Cleveland Browns QB room is getting crowded as they submit their current depth chart. Are they giving Shedeur Sanders a fair shot in practice to develop? The UFC and Paramount+ agree to a blockbuster contract agreement, earning Dana White a multi-billion dollar payday. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37768910

Trade Me 08/04/2025

Trade Me CB and Clay are sad to see someone attempting to shoot up the NFL Headquarters in New York. In light of Christian Wilkins being let go from Raiders, we discuss the line between being funny and professional. Terry McLaurin and Micah Parsons are both seeking a trade. Will these two find new homes and why aren’t their current teams signing them? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37661135

Building vs. Buying 07/26/2025

Building vs. Buying CB and Clay talk about the difference between building a team and buying a team. After going through some rookie drafts in our fantasy football dynasty leagues, we discuss roster depth and how to approach it. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37563950

Diamonds Are Forever 07/20/2025

Diamonds Are Forever CB and Clay salute Dustin Poirier and his tremendous career. We discussed the BMF belt and how the fight played out between Holloway and Poirier. The Steelers finally lock down T.J. Watt for another three years with a $123 million contract extension. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37470575

Dirty Birds 07/13/2025

Dirty Birds CB and Clay enjoyed themselves Sunday at a local golf outing. Deion Sanders wants to see the NCAA start to get a hold of college football again, speaking to his thoughts on having a salary cap in college football, using NFL rules, limiting the transfer portal, and more. Did Atlanta handle the Kirk Cousins situation properly? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37391500

Dame Time's Up 07/08/2025

Dame Time's Up CB and Clay recap their holiday weekend and some of the shenanigans that went down. We give some brief insight on recent NBA transactions across the league. Will anyone want to sign a 34-year-old Damian Lillard by the time he’s recovered from his Achilles injury? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37329630

Steelers All In 07/01/2025

Steelers All In CB and Clay record twice in one night due to some slippery fingers. The Steelers are going all in this offseason to load up their roster as they trade for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith both in one day. Will T.J. Watt and the Steelers come to an agreement on a contract extension or has the organization spent too much on the rest of their roster? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37232525

SenSHAItional 06/24/2025

SenSHAItional CB and Clay dive deep into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tremendous season and debate if he is the face-of-the-league now. The Buss family has officially sold the L.A. Lakers franchise for $10 billion. Jon Jones retires from the UFC, but did he dodge a fight against Tom Aspinall to defend his belt? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37129585

Panthers Double Down 06/18/2025

Panthers Double Down Proficient Friends Vol. 2. CB recaps his epic Disney trip and the insane amount of steps he hit each day! Can the Pacers win two in a row to win the NBA Finals if Haliburton’s injury keeps him out of the lineup? The Florida Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers to win their second straight Stanley Cup. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/37049570

Program or Professionals? 06/10/2025

Program or Professionals? CB and Clay catch up on the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals. Is the East stronger than the West in the NBA? Aaron Rodgers signs with the Steelers and we are confused as to why Pittsburgh isn’t truly addressing the future of their QB position. The NCAA pays out a multi-billion dollar settlement to collegiate athletes and starts to lay down plans for university and NIL money. Should schools be focused on their programs or treating students like professional athletes? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36931950

Haters Gonna Hate 06/05/2025

Haters Gonna Hate CB and Clay have two championship matchups: Thunder vs. Pacers and Oilers vs. Panthers. We reflect on the playoffs and make our championship predictions. Are the Miami Dolphins headed towards a rebuild? Caitlin Clark has already set records and the WNBA owes her a huge thank you after seeing her contribution to the league’s bottom line. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36875290

SGA: MVP 05/24/2025

SGA: MVP CB and Clay congratulate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for winning MVP, but was Jokic more deserving? We cover all of the proposed NFL rule changes and discuss how the rules will look going into the 2025 season. The NFL is allowing one player from each team to try out for the USA Flag Football Olympic team. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36698395

Proficient Friends 05/20/2025

Proficient Friends CB and Clay are basically turning Proficient Fans into Proficient Friends this episode as we cold-open to our recent golf outing and The Last of Us Season 2. The MLB finally releases the Hall of Fame ban on “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and Pete Rose. We recap the matchups in the Western Conference and Eastern Conference in both the NBA and NHL. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36634775

Next Up in New Orleans 05/13/2025

Next Up in New Orleans CB and Clay wonder who is next up in New Orleans after Derek Carr retires. The NBA playoffs aren’t necessarily going how we thought and we’re all for it. The Dallas Mavericks win the first pick in the NBA lottery and most-likely land Cooper Flagg. Should UFC fighters have to defend their belt more frequently? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36543925

Tuck It Away 05/07/2025

Tuck It Away CB and Clay record remotely this week. The Baltimore Ravens cut pro-bowl kicker Justin Tucker due to a sexual misconduct case currently under investigation by the NFL. Michigan State fires their Athletic Director. The NBA and NHL playoffs have been nothing short of electric so far. We recap the first round in both leagues and make our predictions for round two. /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36464130

Shedeur Slides 04/27/2025

Shedeur Slides CB and Clay catch up on the NBA and NHL playoffs and what matchups have been entertaining to watch. The NFL has concluded and we take a look at our teams and how they did. Shedeur Sanders falls all the way to the fifth round before being drafted. What do NFL front offices know that we don’t? /episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/36326695

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