pkrfce9;173523 wrotenice analysis, ted. thanks!
i'm curious how you suggest i control the pot here?
you wondered about previous patterns. i'm trying to think of examples but in reality, this guy only has one gear. in terms of my image, he knows he can get me to fold a 'good' hand. in this case here, he could be pretty sure i might fold something as strong as AQ.
I think a lead on the river will give you a better indication of strength. I know it sucks to slow the villian down but its better than having to make a decision on the river knowing very well Villian is overbetting the pot in an amount that you are uncomfortable to call right away with, even though your hand related to the board and the action is really strong, but may not be the nuts. I also think the villian at that point on the river will be confused and will just call because now he is unsure of your hand.
As for folding AQ...I think AQ is an easier fold then trips in this situation. I would have no problem mucking top 2 here with a paired board because my feeling with 3 people in is that I am in second place and I need the Ace on the river to chop or give me the winning hand in this case a fullhouse.
A lot of times the in this case the river card really is a brick and it doesn't change the hand values (unless the obviously flush card, straight card,etc comes with people check calling...)