I know I know this one is probably quite newbish I am personally leaning towards that the fold was the right choice but I thought it might be interesting to get some other opinions = D
Anyway here is my train of thought. I believe that with 8 players left and 3 of them with lower stacks than me why take a risk when I have a reasonable chip stack? However on the other hand...
Because he is short stacked and needs to double up to stand any chance. Also as I am sure he knows the blinds are about to hit him he is most likely pushing with a very wide range. So perhaps calling here would be the correct choice.
I don't know... maybe I analyzing this to much! =D
Anyho heres the hand
No-Limit Hold'em Tournament, 200/400 Blinds (8 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com
saw flop
SB (t1040)
BB (t2870)
UTG (t970)
UTG+1 (t1850)
MP1 (t1460)
MP2 (t1960)
Hero (CO) (t1460)
Button (t3390)
Hero's M: 2.43
Preflop: Hero is CO with 9♦, 9♣
UTG bets t970 (All-In), 7 folds
Total pot: t1000