Now that's a huge statement from the defending champions.
The UAAP Cheerdance Competition defending champions NU Pep Squad are aiming straight for the jugular in their title defense on Saturday.
Speaking to the media in the pre-tournament press conference, the seven-time champions issued statements that also sounded like a warning to other competitors.
"We will always bring a very death-defying routine, a very challenging routine every season for the cheerdance competition," NU coach Gabriel Bajacan said.
Captain Neo Espiritu doubled down that the already-dynastic pep squad continues to level up.
"It’s become more difficult and more surprising routine po para sa lahat ng supporters namin," Espiritu claimed.
"We made sure na mas nag-improve kami lalo sa dance. In terms of difficult mas naging handa po kami at mas exciting ang ilalabas natin."
Last year, NU reclaimed its UAAP CDC title with a flawless aerobics and zumba-themed performance. This season, they are gunning for the back-to-back crown with an Elvis Presley-inspired cheer.
"We want to pay tribute sa totoong king, which is si Elvis Presley. We thought of a theme na makakarelate matatanda, artists, musicians," coach Bajacan said.
NU has become a household name in the cheerdance landscape since winning the university's first crown in 2013. The NU Pep Squad has won seven of the last nine titles.