Damn, that is unlucky!! Really not much you can do there...who would've thought there would've been so many coolers towards the end of the game. Wishing better luck for you in your next game and may YOU be the one holding the higher pocket pair

Wow, that really sucks, but at least you did not dominate untill that damn river card to lose the hand. I find it easier to take from the beginning that to lose on the river. Variance says soon it will be your higher pocket pair.

Right plays. Bad luck. As they say, "That's poker, folks!" Just remember though: If you keep playing the exact same way you did as that tournament, then you will become a winning player. The bad beats will come, but if you play solid, you'll (most of the time) fall on top. Better luck to you next time!

(Also, remember that you don't necessarily have to shove KK or QQ first to act. If you get callers, it's likely you could be beat. Otherwise, you just collect a few blinds.)

Danm.