Stop in for a cup of coffee

I reread it.
No it wasn't.
You loaded it.
1. There's no way you, a news junky, think that's why he was famous and had a large following of fans. Even if you don't follow sports, you have to get that in world where almost every US city has built or subsidized stadiums and arenas for 'their' professional teams.
2. You state that a confession makes an action unforgiveable.
Therefore its a rhetorical question.

If you are really interested in how some people, maybe even many people, can find forgiveness when the perpetrator admits their wrong doing, there's plenty out there. Just use your favorite search engine. You don't need us for that.