there are a lot of facts that I am sure you are leaving out. IFor 1 I am sure he opened and you 3bet shoved. Two, you have to look at stack sizes andwhat type of price he was getting laid. Another thing is what type of range he could put you on. I mean if he is getting a good price, and he percieves your range to consist of alot of small pp's and alot of Aces+9 kicker then he is in a real good spot to make the call. I mean it could have been a number of things. If this is a vent I understand. However, if this is a real question looking for real analysis, then maybe a HH would help better explain whats up. Good luck at the tables.