Dan Ptak was one of the finest quarterbacks to play for the Hardrockers. He directed the team to South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference Championships in 1984 and 1985, helping the team compile a 13-5 record during that time including a 10-2 conference mark. A native of Menno, SD, Ptak was an adept passer and fine scrambler. He rushed for six touchdowns and passed for three in his senior SDIC MVP season of 1985.
Dan Ptak was one of the finest quarterbacks to play for the Hardrockers. He directed the team to South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference Championships in 1984 and 1985, helping the team compile a 13-5 record during that time including a 10-2 conference mark. A native of Menno, SD, Ptak was an adept passer and fine scrambler. He rushed for six touchdowns and passed for three in his senior SDIC MVP season of 1985.