Invalid Signal and Punt Receiver Gets Leveled (NFHS)

[ajmc]

You are technically correct MikeL, but I think you're splitting hairs, that really doesn't much matter. NF: 2.9.1 does use the language,"...under conditions in which the receiver forfeits the right to advance the ball in return for protection from being blocked or tackled by an opponent."

The point, however, was that it's the Receiver who initiates the action and is responsible to signal clearly and in such a manner that the defense can reasonably respond to the signal.