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UAB Player Arrested for Stabbing Teammates Before Game

11/23/2025

Summary

Mincey Stabs Teammates

Daniel Mincey, a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) football player, was arrested for allegedly stabbing two teammates at the Football Operations Center Saturday morning.
The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m., hours before UAB's game against South Florida.
The two injured teammates are in stable, non-life-threatening condition.
Mincey faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder and is held without bond.
UAB Police are conducting an ongoing investigation.

Summary

UAB Player Stabs Teammates

A stabbing incident occurred at the UAB football facility Saturday morning, when a player allegedly stabbed two teammates during breakfast.
The suspect has been arrested with the two injured players in stable condition at UAB Hospital.
The university has not disclosed the names involved.
UAB will proceed with its scheduled game against South Florida.
A university spokesperson said student safety is the top priority and an investigation is underway.

History

Historical Context

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) discontinued its football program in December 2014 due to financial issues, sparking public outrage. Following a fundraising campaign that raised over $27 million, UAB reinstated football in 2017. The recent stabbing incident involving Daniel Mincey highlights ongoing concerns about player safety and mental health in collegiate sports, necessitating UAB's urgent attention to these issues.

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Mincey Stabs Teammates

Daniel Mincey, a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) football player, was arrested for allegedly stabbing two teammates at the Football Operations Center Saturday morning.
The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m., hours before UAB's game against South Florida.
The two injured teammates are in stable, non-life-threatening condition.
Mincey faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder and is held without bond.
UAB Police are conducting an ongoing investigation.

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