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Message: [QUOTE="gryphon3005, post: 5781087, member: 358021"] I think the attitude you discuss towards JJ stems from the fact people see Jacks as part of the broadway group of cards, AKQJ. They also think most players are looking to play hands with those top cards. So, when they raise the JJs preflop and get called they believe the caller most likely holds an A, K, or Q. If any of these cards hits the board it's panic time. I think the idea of JJ being the underdog came from players losing lots of chips with this hand because they bet too much pre-flop and then gave themselves no chance post flop by making weak plays vs a board with an over card. While my play is affected by all the other factors we must consider my cards are very much a factor when I hold JJ so I certainly play them as a strong pair. [/QUOTE]