I would push all in everytime with AA and a average or below average stack with the read you had. I more then likely would have pushed after the flop putting the pressure on him. You will win more chips with a pot bet but I would rather take it down right then and not have a race.

Now if he had re-raised pre flop I would have put him all in then.

You have to keep in mind this is the guy who here lately has been going out at the bubble because I have been playing the bubble to aggressive wanting to move up in chips in order to make the final table.

Good luck

The money means very little for me in the tournies I play. I go for final table or bust....but that doesn't mean I take unnesscary risks either. Play your normal game, become a little bit more aggressive right before the money when people get tight...and you'll reach that final table sooner rather then later.