Running the ball is nice, but ASU better improve its passing attack soon

Arizona State pivoted two weeks ago and became a power running team upon orders from coach Herm Edwards.

Using that style, the Sun Devils were able to play Washington close last week and beat Oregon State, 52-24, Saturday night at Sun Devil Stadium.

But if the Sun Devils want to be more than mediocre this year – and let’s assume they do – quarterback Manny Wilkins needs to be more accurate on deep throws, and the Sun Devils better find a way to get the ball into the hands of their best player, receiver N’Keal Harry, more often than they have the past two weeks.

Harry caught only five passes for 20 yards a week ago in Seattle and was an afterthought for too much of Saturday’s game.

He finished…