Thank you for the analogy, that is more or less how I saw the play.
Still, this was an NCAA game with my play, and even if I am going against the rule/case/interpretation books, I am comfortable my partner and I came up with the right call for our situation.
Not every play can be legislated, that's why we who wear, heather, charcoal, Black, Navy, Lt. Blue in 32 different flavors, Creme, Gray, White, Red
, and who knows what else have something called judgment.
(Did I miss any colors?)