Umpire putting Batter/Runner in jeopardy?

[DaveASA/FED]

Was watching a college SB game on ESPN2 lastnight, Michigan and UCLA (I think, it was late, I was tired) and with 2 strikes the batter check swings, catcher misses the ball, PU calls it a strike and they get BR out at 1st. Looking at the replay it was close, but looked to be checked short of what I would consider a swing (which my opinion doesn't matter) but made me wonder if he went ahead and called a strike to eliminate a situation where he had to ask for help (I think it is required in NCAA isn't it?) and it might have lead to the exact situation we are discussing here. Not implying anything, don't even remember the PU's name, but made me think of this thread!