Mills, Benson suspended for Mercer game

Georgia Tech B-back Dedrick Mills, who scored the winning touchdown in the season opener against Boston College, has been suspended for the Mercer game along with backup B-back KirVonte Benson.Georgia Tech B-back Dedrick Mills and backup B-back KirVonte Benson have been suspended for the Yellow Jackets’ home opener Saturday against Mercer for violating team rules. Coach Paul Johnson confirmed the disciplinary measures in a text message.

The suspensions were reported earlier Wednesday by Jackets Online.

An early-enrollee freshman, Mills started the opener against Boston College last Saturday and has earned Johnson’s praise for his effort and potential. He became Tech’s first first-year…