Oregon wide receiver Josh Huff has had 12-month run he'd probably rather forget.

Nagging injuries limited his production on the field last fall when he was expected to fill the void left by Jeff Maehl and D.J. Davis. Huff managed 31 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns but said he was frustrated by is inability to do more.

In March he was pulled over by Oregon campus police and charged for speeding, driving without a valid driver's license and driving while intoxicated.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges in Eugene Municipal Court and his original court date of July 12 has been moved to Jan. 23, 2013. The move came because of an agreement between Huff's attorney and the city prosecutor.

He said Monday during Oregon's media day following the start of fall camp that he is relieved that the court date has been moved.

"I didn't want it to be a distraction to the team going into fall camp or into the season," he said. "Now I can solely focus on football."

Although he is contesting the charges, Huff said he's learned some valuable lessons.

"It's just one of those things that you've got to learn from and move on," he said.

Huff is determined to establish himself as an impact player this season. Much more was expected from him last year but he failed to deliver. He said injuries held him back. Unable to perform at peak abilities, Huff saw his role diminished. He struggled with that reality before ultimately recognizing the bigger picture.

Now healthy he looks forward to an expanded role within the offense.

"Last year was a tough year for me," he said. "I was frustrated. But I just put that aside because it's not just about me it's about the team."

Separately, Huff is scheduled to appear Aug. 13 in the same court in connection with a speeding ticket he received July 20.

--Aaron Fentress

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