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					Originally Posted by Bob M.
					
				 
				REPLY: NF 6-5-3: Only the receiver who gives a valid signal is afforded protection.  
  
However, once the ball is blown dead by the covering official, hard contact is prohibited by rules related to personal fouls (late hits). 
			
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 That's what I thought. Thanks Bob.