Keyser, a new theory/test for you. CLW ran into the same issue in the TGT PS3 OD and according to him, after he set himself to Ready to Advance, he was then able to go in and talk his players into staying. We haven't advanced yet so it's not 100% certain that it worked but currently at least sounds like it's a possibility.

To do that though, you'd obviously have to transfer the commissioner duties to your buddy, then set yourself to ready since if you're the commissioner, setting yourself ready advances the week.

Just a thought and something to try.