AQ in bb near bubble

[mariachiinc]

Live tourny 9 players:
Villain is chip leader at table, being somewhat lag.
Blinds 700/1500

MP1 with 25000 chips: Raises to 4500
folds to sb
SB: Calls all in for 2600 remaining
BB: Hero goes all in for 8000 more with AQ offsuit

Does anyone play this differently?
Is Stop n' go more effective here?
Anyone fold and pick on the many short stacks instead?

[Cornell Fiji]

I can't ever fold AQ with an M of 3