Originally Posted by
ArunSh
While I've seen people make alot of stupid dry side pot bluffs, I completely disagree here. 99 made the correct play. He has no idea the other person is ahead of him - why would he want to give your AK/AQ or whatever a free chance to catch on him - the chips in the pot are important also! What if SS had 77 and by checking it on the flop he lost the pot to your AQ when he would have won it by shoving? Sorry but I think he made the right play.
What I agree with is when people make plays like that with absolute air or an underpair to the board - generally then it's very foolish. But if you have top pair or an overpair (as in the case you mention), then you need to protect your hand as winning the pot yourself is also a priority.