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Georgia Tech’s key to blocking field goals

Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson said two things have helped his team block two field goals this season.

The first block came in the win against Boston College. The second block came in the win against Mercer. The Yellow Jackets (2-0, 1-0 ACC) will try to go 3-for-3 when they host Vanderbilt (1-1, 0-1 SEC) on Saturday.

The first reason is simple.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson watches their practice before their season home opener against the Mercer on Saturday, September 10, 2016. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

“Guys understand how important it is,” Johnson said.