UAB said Saturday that two players were injured in an alleged stabbing ahead of the team’s game against South Florida.
The players, who were not named by the school, were allegedly stabbed at the football facility by a teammate. According to Jefferson County Jail records, Daniel Mincey was booked into jail at 12:40 p.m. following an arrest by UAB campus police. Mincey is held on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.
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Mincey is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman who transferred from Kentucky after the 2024 season. The game was held as scheduled after UAB said players chose to play following the incident. UAB lost 48-18.
“We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition,” the school said. “Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect — another player — remains in custody and an investigation is taking place. The team elected to play today’s game.”
“UAB’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of all of our students. Given patient privacy and the ongoing investigation, we have no further comment at this time.”
AL.com reported that the two victims were transported to UAB Hospital, according to the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.
UAB is now 3-8 overall and Saturday’s game was Senior Day at the Blazers’ final home game of the season. It was interim coach Alex Mortensen’s fifth game in charge after former NFL QB Trent Dilfer was fired six games into the season.
