Unusual NCAA throw-in violation

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Not sure that is a good arguement. They can run the line, they can "dribble", they can toss it up and catch it. Not sure throwing it to themselves is really a reason to justify the ruling.

The interpretation appears to be dealing with what the thrower does when he/she releases the ball with the intent on giving it to someone else. I know I'm making an assumption here but I think the logic makes sense.