Punt, fair catch, return, late hit

[brainbrian]

Originally Posted by Adam

Probably arguing the hit wouldn't have happened at all had the officials killed the play immediately.

Even if he's right, it still needs to be penalized.

Yes, I believe that is what the coach was arguing. But thank you, this should still be penalized, got it.

As a followup question, should the time that elapsed while the returner was running with the ball after he called fair catch be put back on the clock if the officials know this time?