USC or not?

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OK, let me start by saying I know the rule. Some of you may give me a rough time with how I handled this so at the risk of some (constructive) criticism I'll share any way.

3/4 inch cleats - USC, no question... all the way
Stick substance on the gloves - USC, again no question

I'm not talking about "advantage" equipment violations as I cited here. Today, we had a lineman with a butt pad missing. The LJ noticed it when the lineman stood up hear him and called it to my attention. It wasn't as if he was looking at that closely. The kid was probably 230+ so it was fairly easy to notice the missing pad. I asked the kid if he had one. He said No. I sent him off the field to get a new one. I did not throw the hankie against his head coach. I thought something like that would be a "ticky tack" flag.

Agree or disagree with my opinion and decision?