That was the same look as the TD to Epps against Wyoming. ARod knew that it would show up on the scouting report so he had a twist planned. The corner, expecting the play to go to the flat as scouted, bit on it hard. The safety also bit, leaving Lassiter all alone. Retzlaff gave a brief look to Epps, to complete the sale, the found Lassiter for an easy TD.
ARod takes a lot of crap, often deservedly so. But he should get credit when he pulls a 3D chess move like that