Not derail this beauty of a thread about another kid we had zero chance with, but... Did Barnes really do that? I knew there were a lot of ISU fans and McDermott, but did he he really invite Thompson, Geoffrey and the Band? I don't have a big issue with inviting individuals, but to invite the Band is another level.
I've seen a few variations of this story. Some have said he had the Ames High band in attendance, not ISU's. But I believe Thompson is a constant figure in all the stories.