There are many many differences between the two.

Deron Treadwell wrote:

> > It sickens me to think of the jackie. He is one symbol of what is wrong in
> > sports today.
>
> Why?
>
> Do you also think Shawn Walsh is also a symbol of what is wrong in sports
> today?
>
> We've had this discussion on the list before, but like it or not folks,
> Shawn Walsh and Jack Parker are more similar than they are different.  Both
> are tough competitors who have been known to use all the tricks at their
> disposal to win.  They can and do rub people the wrong way and generally
> either you love or hate them.
>
> Of course, Maine fans tend to love Shawn unconditionally and hate Parker..
> also unconditionally and likely most all of us here fall into this.  There
> are good reasons for this that we mercifully do not need to rehash.  But
> let's be fair here.  Parker has done (and does) things we do not all agree
> with, but we (as Maine fans) of all people should not be demonizing him as
> we have often been outspoken and emotional on this list in defense of Shawn
> Walsh and against those who speak evil of both the person and the coach.  We
> should know better and be better.
>
> Regards,
> Deron