COLLEGE PARK -- The hit by a Rutgers defender that gave Maryland quarterback Jordan Steffy a concussion last weekend was illegal helmet-to-helmet contact that was missed by the game officials, an Atlantic Coast Conference spokesman confirmed yesterday.

"It was an unintended, not-purposeful hit," said Mike Finn, the ACC's associate commissioner for media relations, after speaking with Doug Rhoads, coordinator of football officials. "It should have been flagged."

Georgia Tech @Maryland Saturday, noon, Ch. 13, 105.7 FM, 1300 AM Line: Georgia Tech by 3