I haven't had a single pop either, my players also don't play 48 minutes average each week, it'll be more like 40 minutes.
(Yes I know, I still have too many players, still trying to lower it, although I think I'm addicted to many players to pick from, each has it's own special abilities you know....)
They are not your friends; they dispise you. I am the only one you can count on. Trust me.