Badgers under the impression they're invading, not touring

As you know, Peter Waite and the Mad City Badgers are going on their own European excursion in just a few days. In preparation, apparently the team is having boot camp that includes 4-hour morning practices.

Guess the theory is that an injured, exhausted team can't get into trouble? I mean they do realize that a big part of the trip will wind up being trying to barter with street vendors?

Anyway, junior Maya Carroll tells us that this is all for their benefit, to get the team ready for the European experience:

Coach Rod has reminded us to be open-minded since we don’t know much about the national teams we’ll meet.

"Coach, is she even a human? I think I see a tail."

"Now, let's be open-minded about this. A prehensile tail is pretty common throughout Europe, and really no help on the court."

They might be older, maybe louder, heck we might be playing with a soccer ball.

They might be Martians! They might have a third eye! They might not shave their armpits! It's a maaaaadhouse!