Monken Would Prefer Lunt Not Enter The Records Chase

The Cowboys would prefer Wes Lunt do more handing off.

Just two games into his career, Cowboys freshman Wes Lunt has the fourth-best passing game (436 yards) in OSU history and a tie for the school record for attempts (60), all compiled in Saturday’s loss at Arizona.

But offensive coordinator Todd Monken hopes Lunt’s not heading for some trend.

“I hope that doesn’t continue,” Monken said, “that means we’re behind a lot. I don’t see us wanting to throw it that often.

“So I hope that’s not the case. If he breaks a bunch of records, we’re in bad shape.”

The heavy throw total wasn’t at all the game plan, but a necessity when the Cowboys fell behind. At that point, there was no easing Lunt through his first road game.

“We tried not to do that,” Monken said. “We tried to run it, play-action it, keep things fairly simple. But when the game’s in the balance…”

That said, Monken said he isn’t afraid to turn Lunt loose, especially if enemy defenses dictate such an approach.

“The good thing is, his whole high school life he threw it for a living,” Monken said. “It’s not like he’s out of his element just dropping back and throwing.

“And it’s not hard to see he has an unbelievable demeanor and a pocket presence. And he’s very accurate.”