CB and Clay reflect on the Michigan State football season after an ugly loss to their in-state rival. Does head coach Jonathan Smith have the ship heading in the right direction? The Kansas City Chiefs land Hopkins, and other wide receivers enter the trade rumor discussions. We jump ahead one week and make our NFL predictions.…

CB and Clay have a new recording studio. Michigan State wins a big conference matchup against Iowa. The World Series matchup is set and we make our predictions. A few NFL teams look to their backup quarterbacks after a few injuries this week. We make our NFL week 8 predictions.Par Proficient Fans

CB and Clay celebrate 6 years of Proficient Fans with episode 314. Ohio State and Oregon face off in what turned out to be a thriller. The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Salah. Aidan Hutchinson suffers a season-ending leg break. Should the Detroit Lions trade for an elite defensive end, like Maxx Crosby, to replace their injury-riddled defen…

CB and Clay have tickets for their annual Michigan State Spartan football game. How is Michigan State stacking up against the juggernauts in the Big Ten? The Detroit Tigers tie up the ALDS series at 1-1 against the Guardians. We recap last week's games in the NFL and make our week 6 predictions.Par Proficient Fans

CB and Clay finally have some baseball to talk about. Shohei Ohtani cemented his legacy by becoming the first player with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the game's history. The PAC-12 acquired four new schools slated to join in 2026. We recap week 3 of the NFL and make predictions for week four.…

CB and Clay finally have some baseball to talk about. Shohei Ohtani cemented his legacy by becoming the first player with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the game's history. The PAC-12 acquired four new schools slated to join in 2026. We recap week 3 of the NFL and make predictions for week four.…

CB and Clay are already breaking down the College Football Playoff race, which includes six top-ten schools from the SEC. The battle between Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning heats up. Michigan State starts its season 3-0 under Jonathan Smith. Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers his fourth concussion in the NFL. Should he continue playing, or i…

CB and Clay had so much football to watch and it was beautiful! Michigan State walked away with a win this Saturday, but did they look like winners on the field? The NFL kicked off with the Ravens vs Chiefs and Packers vs Eagles and it did not disappoint. We break down our week one picks and discuss some big games.…

CB and Clay continue their NFL divisional breakdown and journey down to the AFC and NFC West divisions, looking at each team's odds of winning a division title and ranking skill players at their respective positions. Michigan State starts the football season with a win, but was it a good win? We quickly run through some notable college football gam…

CB and Clay continue their NFL divisional breakdown and journey to the AFC and NFC South divisions. We look at each team's odds of winning a division title and rank skill players at their respective positions.Par Procient Fans

CB and Clay discuss injuries in the NFL and how preseason football may contribute to this issue. We break down the AFC and NFC East divisions, looking at each team's odds of winning a division title and ranking skill players at their respective positions. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #NFL #InjuryReport #AFCEast #D…

CB and Clay are pumped to see the USA lead in the medal count for the 2024 Olympics. The U.S. Men’s Basketball Team takes home gold after a few clutch performances. The NFL season is practically here and it’s time we start our divisional breakdowns and predictions for the 2025 NFL season, starting with the AFC North and NFC North.…

CB and Clay are in a fantasy football dynasty draft and can feel the football frenzy around the corner. The University of Michigan football team is in hot water as more evidence is surfacing of the cheating that happened in Ann Arbor throughout last season. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #NFL #FantasyFootball #Fanta…

CB and Clay are recording remotely today. Thank you for your understanding if the audio quality is off this week. Russell Westbrook is ring-chasing as he signs a deal with the Denver Nuggets. Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love both ink their extensions to become franchise quarterbacks. Is the NFL going to an 18-game season soon?…

CB and Clay find a way to create another great episode from nothing. The Summer Olympics are almost here, and we are excited to watch the USA compete. We look at an ESPN fantasy football mock draft and discuss how positional value has changed over the years. #ProficientFans #SportsPodcast #SportsAreLife #KalamazooPodcast #Olympics #USA #NFL #Fantas…

CB and Clay watched the MLB Home Run Derby, which filled our baseball quota for the year! The NBA will be on TV every day of the week, providing a ton of exposure for teams and players alike. Phil Knight gives Oregon unlimited NIL to recruit to the university. The new NFL documentary Receivers is on Netflix and has been a fantastic inside look into…

Milestone Episode 300! CB and Clay are excited to see the talent on the USA Men’s Olympic basketball roster, but were some names out of place? NFL Films is trying out a new offseason Hard Knocks with the Giants this Summer. The NCAA is removing cannabis from its drug-testing list.Par Proficient Fans

A jury has ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages from NFL Sunday Ticket, which antitrust law requires to be tripled to over $14.39 billion. Should the consumers win, or is the NFL in the right by choosing to inflate their premium packages? The NBA offseason has begun, and some big-name players have already found new homes. LeBron an…

CB and Clay start by discussing the housing market and the mental checklist necessary when starting the home-buying process. The Edmonton Oilers have managed to fight back into this Stanley Cup Finals to force a Game 7 after being down 3-0 to the Florida Panthers, but it wasn’t quite enough as the Panthers earned their first championship in franchi…

CB and Clay start off discussing Star Wars Acolyte. We promise that we eventually talk about sports in this episode. The Boston Celtics claim another title by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games. Can the Celtics become the NBA’s next dynasty? Will Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins figure out his next contract now that Jacksonville has pulled th…

CB and Clay are about to enter the dog days of summer, but we’re not there yet! Caitlin Clark was not selected to be on the USA Women’s Basketball Team. Was she snubbed from this honor, or is there a valid reason for her absence? Dan Hurley was given an offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to become their next head coach, but turned it down to stay wi…

CB and Clay cover some huge NFL signings, including a deal that reset the wide receiver market and made him the highest-paid non-QB player in history. We pay our respects to Bill Walton and Larry Allen. The NBA Finals are setting up to be a great matchup between the Celtics and the Mavericks. Is this the best version of Kyrie Irving we’ve ever seen…

CB and Clay keep this episode short and sweet. We spontaneously put together their top baseball, football, and basketball rosters, taking turns choosing their favorite or memorable players. Sports are full of memorable moments and we reminisce on some of our favorites.Par Proficient Fans

CB and Clay had a great time at their golf scramble over the weekend and recap the event. We recap the NHL and NBA playoffs and make our selections for the NBA Finals matchup we’d like to see most.Par Proficient Fans

CB and Clay discuss Bronny being cleared for the NBA Combine and his draft stock. Is the NBA draft lottery a good or bad thing for the game? We catch up on the NBA and NHL playoffs. The first NFL game of the season is set between the Ravens and Chiefs. Jared Goff signs huge extensions with the Detroit Lions.…

CB and Clay take a look at the NBA playoffs and discuss players that could be considered top 5 in the NBA at the moment. The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs are moving along and we update on the bracket. Odell Beckham Jr. signs a one year deal with the Miami Dolphins. Does he still have any left in the tank? We finished our NFL draft grading breakdown and…

CB and Clay are ready for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to square off in the ring. We take a look at the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and the NBA playoffs. The NFL Draft has concluded and we review the first 20 teams' draft choices and grades.Par Proficient Fans

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 #Sport…

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 ear…

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?…

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 pr…

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…

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 …

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.Par Procient Fans

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 particip…

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, bu…

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 wort…

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 com…

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 …

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 Ra…

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 play…

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…

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’…

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 …

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 #Spo…

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 wee…

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 l…

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 v…

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.…

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 t…