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.
info_outline
NFL Draft Week 2024
04/23/2024
NFL Draft Week 2024
CB and Clay got to watch one more epic comeback victory from the Detroit Red Wings before their season ultimately ended on a sad, but optimistic note. The NBA play-in games have concluded and we take a look at our NBA playoff bracket. We completed a first-round mock draft to prepare for the NFL Draft this Thursday in Detroit. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #DetroitRedWings #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #NFL #NFLDraft #MockDraft
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30945358
info_outline
So Close We Can Taste It
04/16/2024
So Close We Can Taste It
CB and Clay cover it all tonight. UFC 300 did not disappoint this weekend. Scottie Scheffler wins his second Master’s Tournament in three years. Caitlin Clark is drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever and we recognize others drafted early. We take a look at the NBA playoff bracket and make our predictions. The Detroit Red Wings comeback and earn an overtime victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30840628
info_outline
Lady Gamecocks Are Perfect
04/09/2024
Lady Gamecocks Are Perfect
CB and Clay congratulate the Lady Gamecocks on their undefeated season and winning the National Championship. Stefon Diggs gets traded to the Houston Texans and we weigh in on some fantasy football trades. Is Bronny James good enough for the NBA, or is his dad the only reason he will ever be drafted?
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30742393
info_outline
Trailblazer
04/02/2024
Trailblazer
CB and Clay talk about women's college basketball… and it's their main topic? We're here for it! Caitlin Clark has led Iowa to breaking NCAA women’s tournament records with viewership. Can she do the same thing for the WNBA, or will she decide to accept Ice Cube’s offer and join the Big 3? We take a look at the NCAA men’s Final Four and make our predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30635718
info_outline
Hip Drop Drama
03/26/2024
Hip Drop Drama
CB and Clay had their Spartan ups and downs this past week. The MSU hockey team won the B1G Championship, and MSU gymnastics won their second straight B1G Championship. However, MSU men’s and women’s basketball teams were eliminated from March Madness. Coach Izzo made a strong promise, and we discuss what he meant by that. We took a look at the Men’s and Women’s March Madness brackets. The NFL has implemented a few new rules, and we have one we really like and one we absolutely can’t stand.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30542448
info_outline
The Definition of Dominance
03/19/2024
The Definition of Dominance
CB and Clay survived St. Patrick’s Day and bring you another episode of Proficient Fans. We recap the career of Aaron Donald, a likely future first-ballot Hall of Fame defensive tackle, who defined what it meant to dominate the trenches and terrify opposing quarterbacks. Chase Young finds a new home in New Orleans. Michigan State lands a 9-seed in the 2024 March Madness bracket. What do we expect from the Spartans and who do we see making a run? Juwan Howard is out as Michigan’s head basketball coach.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30433648
info_outline
Free Agency Frenzy
03/12/2024
Free Agency Frenzy
CB and Clay congratulate Caitlin Clark and Lebron James for both reaching milestones in the game of basketball. Jason Kelce hangs up his cleats and retires from the game of football. NFL free agency started with a bang and has not let up on the gas as the league gets shuffled.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30347838
info_outline
Fielding Offers
03/05/2024
Fielding Offers
CB and Clay are excited for college football to transition to the 12-school playoff format. We take a look at the conference realignments and weigh the good and the bad that come with it. What should the Pac-12 do after losing 10 schools? The conclusion of the NFL Combine raises the question of whether players hurt their draft stock by not participating. Justin Fields, Saquan Barkley, Christian Wilkins, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Russell Wilson are all making headlines this week. We discuss these players and their specific situations.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30233483
info_outline
Let The Dawg Out
02/27/2024
Let The Dawg Out
CB and Clay talk about their first round of merch and their appreciation for the support of the brand by friends and family. The NFL raised the 2024 salary cap by a record amount, opening the door for a new running back salary reset having 5 tremendous free agents in the pool this offseason. Michigan State basketball has been missing leadership, but could it be from their head coach?
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30127643
info_outline
What "New Rule"?
02/20/2024
What "New Rule"?
CB and Clay derailed from their notes almost immediately and began a rant about the NBA, the All-Star Game, and whether Lebron James should have a farewell tour when he retires. It gets revealed that the 49ers didn’t know about the overtime rules. How is this possible and does that put Kyle Shanahan on the hot seat? Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries worth it?
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/30027778
info_outline
Won't Be Denied
02/13/2024
Won't Be Denied
CB and Clay reminisce about the Red Wings/Avalanche brawls in 97’ and 98’ and are excited to see the Red Wings in a wild card spot at the moment. Yet again, Patrick Mahomes leads the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl championship in the last five seasons. Brock Purdy is showcasing that being Mr. Irrelevant means absolutely nothing and anyone can compete for championships. Is Patrick Mahomes closer to Tom Brady than LeBron James is to Michael Jordan in their respective GOAT debates?
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29926238
info_outline
700
02/06/2024
700
CB and Clay celebrate Coach Tom Izzo winning his 700th game at Michigan State. Praise is given to the NFL for a fun Pro Bowl weekend where the players appeared to be completely bought into the experience. We dive into Super Bowl LVIII and make our predictions between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. There may be a small conversation about shows and movies we’ve watched recently and our outlook on some of them at the end of this episode.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29818313
info_outline
Roar Restored
01/30/2024
Roar Restored
CB and Clay both go down another dark road this week with their teams. Jim Harbaugh leaves his alma mater to join the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. The NFL playoffs have been electric and Sunday did not disappoint. The Chiefs are returning to their 4th Super Bowl in 5 years after taking down the NFL MVP hopeful Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. The Detroit Lions' Cinderella run comes to an end as they give up 27 unanswered points in the second half to the San Francisco 49ers.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29709448
info_outline
A Long Time Coming
01/22/2024
A Long Time Coming
CB and Clay are following the head coach search in the NFL. Is Bill Belichick headed to Atalanta? Las Vegas seems to have found their guy and plan to sign Antonio Pierce. Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn meet with multiple teams seeking their next head coach, but how does CB feel about his coaches talking to other teams while Detroit battles in the playoffs? The Lions finally snapped their playoff win drought. We recap the NFL playoffs so far and make our predictions for the Super Bowl.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29580363
info_outline
End of an Era
01/14/2024
End of an Era
CB and Clay tip their caps to the Michigan Wolverines for winning the National Championship*. Nick Saban, The GOAT college football, retires as Alabama’s head football coach. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll are also parting ways with their NFL organizations. Will any of these all-time greats coach again? The NFL playoffs are underway and we discuss the games played and make predictions on the games to come. Did the Miami Dolphins get better this year, or was this another disappointing season? Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff both face off against their former teams in what’s set to be an epic showdown in the Motor City.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29478733
info_outline
For All The Marbles
01/07/2024
For All The Marbles
CB and Clay discuss the Michigan vs. Washington National Championship game and make our predictions. Will this be the last time Jim Harbaugh coaches the Wolverines? Week 18 of the NFL will determine a couple of division titles and dictate who makes the playoffs. Is Bill Belichick done as the Head Coach in New England? We recap our NFL week 17 pick’em and make our week 18 predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29374513
info_outline
Report
12/31/2023
Report
CB and Clay are engaged in the NFL playoff race. The Denver Broncos decided to bench Russell Wilson after he refused to adjust his contract earlier in the season. Is this a bad look for the Broncos or should Russell be held responsible (Recorded before CBA news)? The Detroit Lions lost a close one to the Dallas Cowboys, but did the referees make a crucial mistake that resulted in the loss to begin with? The Georgia Bulldogs demolished the Florida State Seminoles in the Orange Bowl and we make our predictions for the College Football Playoff. We recap and finalize our NFL pick’em for week 16 and week 17. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #NFL #DenverBroncos #RussellWilson #DetroitLions #DallasCowboys #NFLPickem #NCAA #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoffs #Michigan #Washington #Texas #Alabama #Georgia #FloridaState
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29286703
info_outline
Holly Jolly Football
12/24/2023
Holly Jolly Football
CB and Clay want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! We discuss our favorite Christmas movies and delicious food. Fantasy football playoffs are more stressful than Christmas shopping and we break our teams and what players we need to show out this weekend. We recap week 15 of our NFL pick’em and make our week 16. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #MerryChristmas #ChristmasSeason #HappyHolidays #ChristmasMovies #NFL #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPlayoffs #PlayoffRace #Pickem
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29218578
info_outline
Flagrant
12/19/2023
Flagrant
CB and Clay reflect on the indefinite suspension given to Draymond Green. Aidan Chiles chooses to transfer to Michigan State to rejoin his former Oregon State coach, among many other former Beaver players. We take a look at the NFL playoff race and each team’s probability of securing their ticket to the postseason. We recap our NFL pick’em from weeks 14 and 15.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29141633
info_outline
In-Season Tournament Champs
12/10/2023
In-Season Tournament Champs
There has been quite an uproar from Florida State fans about the College Football Playoffs and football fans alike. Did the NCAA make a huge mistake? What teams make the playoffs this season with the 12-team playoff structure? The Lakers won the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament. Did the NBA capture a playoff atmosphere with this tournament? We look at our fantasy football teams and what the playoffs look like in each of our leagues. We recap week 13 of the NFL and make our week 14 pick’em predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/29006973
info_outline
Best vs. Deserving
12/03/2023
Best vs. Deserving
CB and Clay talk about the magic Santa brings to a child's life. Can Patrick Kane help the Detroit Red Wings make their first playoff since the ‘15-’16 season? The NBA In-Season Tournament has its bracket and we make our predictions. Now that the Power-5 Conference teams have crowned their champions, the College Football Playoff Committee has the very difficult task of providing us with the 4 teams that will compete for a National Championship. Should the committee choose the best teams or the most deserving teams? We make our NFL week 12 pick’em.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28904468
info_outline
No Shortcuts
11/26/2023
No Shortcuts
CB and Clay have a new football coach in East Lansing. We discuss what we hope Coach Jonathon Smith can bring to the Spartan football program and his fit in the Big Ten. Michigan State basketball suffers another loss against a top-10 opponent. Is there a lack of leadership in East Lansing? We make of NFL week 12 pick’em predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28792518
info_outline
Sidelined
11/21/2023
Sidelined
CB and Clay take a look at the college football rankings and discuss potential outcomes for the four playoff teams. Michigan State basketball has had a roller coaster start to the season as they look to Arizona next. The NBA is in the middle of a tournament and no one even knows about it, but why? A few NFL stars will be sidelined for the rest of the season, including Joe Burrow. How does losing a superstar change a team's outlook? We recap week 10 of the NFL and look at our week 11 pick’em results. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #MichiganState #TomIzzo #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoffs #CFBRankings #NFL #NFLInjuries #JoeBurrow #JoeyBosa #NFLBreakdown #NFLPickem
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28733948
info_outline
Caught
11/12/2023
Caught
CB and Clay are disappointed in the Michigan State basketball team, to say the least. Who needs to step up for the Spartans before they take on the Duke Blue Devils and start their three-game gauntlet? The Big Ten has given Jim Harbaugh a three-game suspension, but is it enough? We break down the NFL divisional standings at the mid-way point in the season and make our week 10 pick’em predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28601833
info_outline
Commanding Trades
11/05/2023
Commanding Trades
CB and Clay take a look at the College Football Playoff rankings and review playoff-picture hopefuls and their remaining schedules. We celebrate the career of the late Coach Bob Knight. Several teams made big moves right before the NFL trade deadline, including some big-name pass rushers. We recap week 8 of the NFL and take a look at our week 9 pick’em predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28522487
info_outline
Brotherly Shove
10/29/2023
Brotherly Shove
CB and Clay give their opinion on the University of Michigan controversy surrounding their recording team sidelines. The World Series is underway and we are pumped to see it’s two different teams this year. We break down the Brotherly Shove play and if we find it a legitimate play call. We recap our NFL pick’em and make two weeks of picks.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28452956
info_outline
We Meet Again
10/22/2023
We Meet Again
CB and Clay aren’t surprised, but disgusted, with the Spartans this weekend. Can Michigan State land a big-time coach in 2024, or are they about to undergo a multi-year rebuild? The MLB is about to get their World Series competitors and we catch up on the conference series. We recap week 6 of the NFL and make our week 7 predictions in our pick’em.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28386839
info_outline
5 Years of Proficient Fans
10/15/2023
5 Years of Proficient Fans
CB and Clay celebrate 5 years of Proficient Fans! That’s 260 straight weeks of recording without missing a week! We recap the MLB postseason and continue our predictions. Michigan State is the king of crumble. Will anything help them at this point? The NFL continues to roll on as we recap week 5 pick’em and make our week 6 predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28319066
info_outline
Struck Gold
10/10/2023
Struck Gold
CB and Clay hear more information involving Trevor Bauer and Mel Tucker’s situations. Were both of their lives ruined by lies? The MLB postseason is underway and we catch up on the action and make our predictions. We recap our NFL pick’em for week 4 and week 5.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28272482
info_outline
70 Burger
10/01/2023
70 Burger
CB and Clay start their week with basketball news. Damian Lillard is traded to Milwaukee to join Giannis and the Bucks. The XFL and USFL announced their intent to merge. Does Michigan State have a shot at being bowl-eligible this season? The Miami Dolphins win big, but should McDaniel have gone for the NFL record? We recap our NFL week 3 pick'em and break down our week 4 predictions.
/episode/index/show/proficientfans/id/28190588