UAB Players Recovering After Pre-Game Stabbing; Offensive Lineman Behind Bars [WATCH]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham confirmed that two football players were stabbed early Saturday inside the program’s Football Operations Center as the team prepared for its game against South Florida. Birmingham police said the suspect is in custody.

According to UAB Police and Public Safety, “an assault took place this morning at the Football Operations Center. Injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. The suspect is in custody, and there is no threat to campus.”

A UAB football player stabbed two of his teammates Saturday at the football facility ahead of the Blazers’ home game against South Florida, a university spokesman confirmed to ESPN.

The suspect has been arrested, and both injured players are in stable condition after being taken… pic.twitter.com/r4A8eveubc

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Jail records from Jefferson County obtained by OutKick show that Blazers offensive lineman Daniel Mincey has been booked on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. Mincey transferred to UAB from Kentucky after the 2024 season.

Both victims were taken to UAB Hospital immediately after the incident and received treatment for their injuries.

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The university said the two players were in stable condition as of Saturday.

“We’re grateful to report that two players injured in an incident this morning at the Football Operations Building are in stable condition,” UAB said in an official statement. “Our thoughts are with them and their families as they recover. The suspect – another player – remains in custody.”

UAB added that an investigation is underway.

The school confirmed that the football team chose to play its scheduled game against South Florida later in the day.

“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,” the statement said.

UAB Offensive Lineman has been Arrested After Stabbing Two Teammates Before Game

A shocking incident at University of Alabama-Birmingham as Blazers OL Daniel Mincey had allegedly stabbed two teammates at the Football Operations Building just hours before kickoff vs. USF.… pic.twitter.com/mMLNdtEF52

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