Consider it the popular move.

On Monday, Southern California removed the interim tag from Clay Helton's title and made him the head coach after guiding the Trojans to a Pac-12 South Division title and the right to play in the Pac-12 Championship Game on Saturday.

The news was music to the current USC players' ears.

It also proved to be great news to the Trojans of the future. USC commits expressed their joy Monday and said they're looking forward to being coached by Helton.