[officialtony]

Please understand that all officials are part of an organization. As such we tend to want to protect ( defend ) each other. We are very slow to criticize another official without having ( understanding ) all the facts concerning a given situation. We ask questions, trying to get a good feel for what really happened. Then we try to apply the rules to that situation. When an official's judgment is at question, we will generally side with the official because we presume he had the best view - and understanding - of what actually happened. That doesn't mean he was right ( or wrong ), but that we tried to give you the best evaluation of what we were given. That doesn't mean what we provide for you in the way of a response is right ( or wrong ). What we give you is based on our experiences of applying rules in given situations. You then get to digest what we provide for you and draw your own conclusions.
Not trying to beg off answering here. Just trying to help you understand what you can expect from this forum.

Based on all I have read here, it sounds like Obstruction. But your on-the-spot official saw it differently,and unltimately, his ruling is what matters. I have kicked my share of calls as I progressed in my career. I adjust and move on. Hopefully, your official did too.

Hope that helps.