46% of Alabama was for the Hawks as well, still not as much as Pitt but easily the highest percentage of any eastern state. I think you can chalk that up to the Walter Jones effect (he's from a tiny ass town in the black belt, Anniston I believe). He is a god there for good reason.
To the Portland folks, do what you all want, but if 3 hours is too far for you then maybe it's too far for local-music oriented people to support your stuff.
I'm for a united Northwest where the only ways we're divided is college football & the NBA b/c you all have your Blazers.