Will the Patriots get it right this time and win? Nay

Let’s discard the baggage from the epic Pats-Giants Super Bowl of four years ago ? and the baggage that a Boston-New York rivalry entails. Let’s focus on the fact that, in a matchup of worthy foes in this year’s Super Bowl, the New York Giants will win.That’s because the Giants hold the edge in three key categories.First, “Elite Eli” Manning and his receivers will chew up that much-maligned New England secondary like the cheesecake on the line in the governors’ bet. You remember how Hakeem Nicks’ red-gloved hands rose up like the Chrysler Building for that Hail Mary against the Niners ? and you remember how Jake Ballard scorched the Pats for a 28-yard gain (and caught the subsequent 1-yard TD) on the game-winning drive led by “SuperMann” to beat the Pats, 24-20, in the regular season.Next, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hasn’t quite played like himself lately. He has at least one interception in each of his first two playoff games this year. He threw one pick (of course, he more than made up for that with 6 TD passes) against Denver, and two against Baltimore. The Ravens could’ve had more save for penalties. Brady could be in for more trouble. New York defensive stalwart Osi Umenyiora had an ankle/knee injury when the Pats and Giants played in the regular season. Umenyiora will join sensation Jason Pierre-Paul to pressure Brady on Sunday.Finally, the Giants know they can beat the Pats, whether it was the championship game of 2008 or the regular-season showdown last fall. It might be close, but in the end, Big Blue will win, just like New York (usually) trumps Boston. The Rockettes kicked the Nutcracker out of Boston ? and Macy’s outlasted both Jordan Marsh and Filene’s at Downtown Crossing. It has been thus ever since the Pilgrims and Puritans of Massachusetts got out-glitzed by the Patroons of New Amsterdam.On Sunday, Charlie Brown, wearing his Brady jersey, will come running toward the football, held by Lucy in her Manning jersey. You know what happens next.Rich Tenorio can be reached at [email protected].