 As a junior, Pakulak posted an average of 44.5 per punt with opponents having zero return yards in three games.He was selected third team All America by "Football News", an honorable mention All America CollegeFootballNews.com, first team all Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press, and "Football News" (2001) and second team all Southeastern Conference by SEC coaches.As a senior, Pakulak led the conference and ranked third in the nation with an average of 45.6 per punt.