What everyone else calls counties, Louisiana calls parishes. Its law code doesn't match the other 49 states. And its melting pot of culture and cuisine is unlike anything else you'll find in the United States.
That vibe of "different" extends to its premier college football team. The LSU Tigers traditionally wear white jerseys at home, something almost every other program does for road games. The goal posts at Tiger Stadium are H-shaped instead of the typical Y frame, and the yard lines are numbered at every five.
So this locale is just perfect for the defensive coordinator the Bayou Bengals brought to Baton Rouge this offseason from Wisconsin—a coach that has made a fast-rising career out of "different.