Hondo’s second foray into the wonderful world of parlays ended the same way his first did — with a first-game KO. The Steelers’ loss, along with his NLCS setback with the Brewers, raised the number on the big red deficit toteboard to 3,255 granthams.

Tonight, Mr. Aitch will be Rexstatic if the Jets can back up their bluster for a change and blow out the Fish — 40 units.

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Judging by free-agent C.J. Wilson’s postseason work, if he ends up signing with the Yanks, he’ll fit in beautifully with A-Rod, Teixeira and Swisher . . . Hondo isn’t sure if this is true, but sources say if Boise State and Air Force turn down the Big East, the conference will reach out to Hawaii and the U. of Guam.

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