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NORMAN — The game program lists his name as George Robinson, but you can call him Duke.

His mother does.

And you can call him one of the biggest reasons for the recent surge of the Sooners' offensive line, a group that seems to play better every week.

It's hard to argue that they weren't at their best in Saturday's 17-16 win over Texas A&M.

Especially Robinson. His efforts were lauded by television commentators during the game broadcast and earned him a virtual helmet sticker on ESPN's postgame coverage.

"I heard about that," Robinson said of the special recognition, "but I didn't really know what it was."

If nothing else, it's a sign that everyone — even on a national level — is noticing that a young OU offensive line, made up of a senior, three sophomores and a true freshman, has become possibly the strongest individual unit on the team.

"I don't know if they're one of the strongest parts," offensive line coach James Patton said. "They've grown up. They've matured a little bit. The repetitions have made them grow up. It's gotten them to be more confident, more assertive."

The Sooners found their most success Saturday, running behind the left side of the offensive line, Robinson and Chris Messner. OU ran the ball 19 times on its two drives in the first quarter, both of which produced touchdowns.

Of those 19 rushes, it could be counted on one hand the num