‘Pingel wasn’t sure he would be invited to an NFL camp, even after finishing his college career with an NCAA record 436 receptions, which shattered Jerry Rice’s mark of 301. He established seven all-division records, including career yards (6,108), receiving touchdowns (75) and receptions per game (13.6). He received the 1999 Melberger Award, which is given to the Division III player of the year. As astonishing as Pingel’s statistics were at Westminster [College], his 4.7-second time in the 40 wasn’t exactly the stuff that makes the NFL take notice. These days, he’s training with the likes of Buffalo receivers Peerless Price and Eric Moulds, and while doing so has determined that he can play professionally at some level. "As far as practice goes, I’d like to be getting more reps, but I have seen improvement in my game," he said. "Coming from Division III, I thought the cornerbacks would totally kill me, but I’m finding out how to play them. I’ve always felt I belong here. I never have felt out of my element."’