 The development of a team mascot for the 1990 season was viewed by the team as an important piece in its community outreach programs, specifically with children.John Sorrentino was the newly appointed Director of Community Relations.Sorrentino became instrumental in the design phase of the mascot costume as well as the design of the community outreach program.Sorrentino was able to form a partnership with the FBI and its Director, William Sessions to create a "Stay in School, Stay Drug Free" to elementary schools in the Houston area.