The rise of SMU football has many recruits -- committed and uncommitted -- buzzing. The Mustangs are 5-0 for the first time since 1983 and, as of Sunday afternoon, nationally ranked in the AP Top 25 Poll for the first time since 1986.

Athletes are taking notice, and one of those athletes lives roughly 20 miles away. Cedar Hill, Texas, offensive tackle Courtland Ford made his first trip of the year to the SMU campus on Sunday and gave his thoughts on what he considered a productive visit.