HALFTIME ASSESSMENT

Here's the first half in a nutshell:

• Vandy wins the toss, elects to receive. Gains 4 yards in 5 plays; punts.
• Rice also has 5 plays, but gets 70 yards and a touchdown.
• Vandy gains five yards in three plays; punts.
• Rice in hole after Upson's pooch punt to 2-yard line. Three and out; punt.
• Vandy's DJ Moore plays offense; his 24-yard run puts VU deep in Rice territory and leads to 7-7 tie.
• Rice's drive halted at VU28 after Brent Trice sacks Chase Clement and recovers fumble.
• Vandy goes 72 yards in 7 plays. Nickson 2-2 for 25 yards, and also 3 carries for 23 yards and a TD. Tied 14-14.
• Rice goes 80 yards in 12 plays, leads 21-14.
• Vandy goes 60 yards in 7 plays; Hawkins scores on 7-yard run. 21-21 at halftime.

Players of the game:
• Chase Clement, Rice, 15 for 21, 207 yards, TD pass, TD run
• Brent Trice, Vanderbilt, sack and recovered fumble led to 14-14 tie instead of 21-7 deficit.

What we need to do in the second half:
• Make adjustments at halftime, then get a stop, score a touchdown and take our first lead.