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[QUOTE="StormRaven, post: 1156731, member: 53047"]
This a tough one.  I will be curious how others respond to this.  
 
I'm attempting to think this through while pretending I don't know what the villian has.
 
You are in the bb with a great starting hand, everyone folds around to villian except 1 limper.  The villian is new to table therefore no reads on him.  It's early in the tourney and you have him covered.  Position isn't an issue as it's an all in.
 
I would be worried about the limper, possible squeeze play, not too worried, but something to think about.
 
Early in the tourney you have the freedom to lay down this hand and not risk so much.  You also have the possibility to double up giving yourself a great chip lead early on which of course is very beneficial.
 
Is this person a possible LAG attempting to steal the blinds or a tight and weak noob who gets excited with a big pair and doesn't know how to play them and just shoves?
 
I guess the call really would depend on how I feel that day.  Have I had a good run and feel like taking the risk or have I been stuggling all day?  I know this isn't a logical response based on independent hand evaluations, odds, etc;.
 
If it's the first, I make the call knowing I have him covered with the chance to double up and have a nice chip lead in which I can bully a few short stacks and give myself the chance to make the final table.
 
If it's the later, I begrudgingly lay the hand down and wait for a better situation to play the hand instead of playing bingo.
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