Re: Is this a terrrible play or am I a big dummy?
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1. He had no idea he was up against AJ. I could've had a pair or two live cards which would have significantly increased my odds of winning.
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His push got the SB to fold, creating tons of dead money in the pot. Against your probable range of pushing hands, he's either slightly behind (PPs under KK) or significantly ahead (weaker aces). Either way, the dead money makes this a great situation for him.
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2. See my post above in regards to my philosophy regarding making the money round trumping EV considerations when there are four players left.
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I saw it. It's wrong. You can enjoy your extra third place finishes while the good players enjoy more 4ths and 1sts.
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3. I would give him free advice because I want players to team up on the short stack. If I am ever in the Small Blinds situation, I will flat call and I will expect the Big Blind to do the same. When the Big Blind acts in that manner, it screws me...
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There are times when calling and checking down are correct. But not every time by any stretch. As for Big Blind "screwing you", poker is not a team sport. He made the right play for his $EV. You do realize that one 1st pays more than two 3rds, don't you?
Are you one of "those guys" who chats during the hand telling your opponent to check it down or who asks another player if he will call a push if you don't? I have the sneaky feeling that you are... [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]
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