The basic spot for roughing the passer is the end of the last run... except if there is a changge of possession.
Rule Reference 9-4-4 Penalty
Roughing the passer, 15 yards and a first down form the end of the last run when the last run ends beyond the neutral zone and there has been no change of possession, or 15 yards and first down from prevoius spot.
The officials in your situration mis-applied the rule.
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