that's an example of "God's plan." Sure, some will say, just take it, (and be the bigger person, like me) and move on. Stop being "bitter." There's some truth to that, as forgiveness is a correct principle in any corner of the universe, but what happened that caused the need for forgiveness is in no way "God's Plan," IMO. And directly or indirectly claiming it as such, kind of cheapens the "apology." Even in the post itself, insinuating that "you never were my true home," kind of pours salt in the wound that was already opened, rather than providing balm for that wound. Words are important. Perhaps say something about how being at being BYU always felt like being at "home," and the people will always be "our people," but being at UK feels the same way, albeit just in a different way, and that is likewise really rewarding.
Can restitution be made? Absolutely. Should grudges be held forever? Certainly not. But restitution involves more than a few words that are intended to somehow "obligate" the other person to forgive and forget. True repentance is not a one sided affair - "I said I'm sorry, so that should be it. I now expect you (the offended one) to forgive (dang it), and forget the past, and now think highly of me again (even if you're just pretending to do so). True repentance and forgiveness are not superficial, they are deep. And, they are not separate, they are intertwined, and involve the offending person being willing and open to go to uncomfortable places, to hear the other person out, and acknowledge what was done, and how it may have felt to the other person / parties.
These superficial "OK, I'm sorry, let's move on" declarations made in person (or posted on a quick "Twitter post"), that have very unfortunately taken over our society, do not foster deep and abiding relationships, nor do they foster moving on to a better place for both parties. I'm not sure that Pope's late response accomplishes that "better place" for both parties. If people are being honest, there's still "stuff" out there that has to occur, before the process is genuinely complete.