"The Rise of Alpha Dog" Project Theme Don Leggett's statement about the theme of "The Rise of Alpha Dog" oral history project, which explores perceptions of East Carolina as an "underdog" or "alpha dog". Don conducted this project as a special project within the Chancellor's Office. UA95.18.01 62318 2644 "The Rise of Alpha Dog" Project Theme Don Leggett's statement about the theme of "The Rise of Alpha Dog" oral history project, which explores perceptions of East Carolina as an "underdog" or "alpha dog". Don conducted this project as a special project within the Chancellor's Office. J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University 62318