UAB stabbing: What's known about the incident at the Blazers football office that left two players hurt

Dan Treacy

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TL;DR

  • Two UAB football players sustained stab wounds at the team's facility before their game.
  • Both athletes were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; a suspect is in custody.
  • The suspect is reportedly another UAB player, identified by CBS Sports as Daniel Mincey.
  • UAB will proceed with their scheduled game against USF following the incident.

Saturday saw a strange development in UAB's chaotic football season as two players sustained stab wounds at the team's facility before their matchup with USF.

At the UAB Football Operations Center, located on campus unlike the UAB stadium, an incident took place this morning. Both athletes were taken to a hospital for injuries that weren't life-threatening, and a suspect has been apprehended.

With a record of 3-7, UAB is currently led by interim coach Alex Mortensen following Trent Dilfer's dismissal in October.

Here’s what we know about the stabbing that injured two UAB football players.

UAB football stabbing updates

Authorities at UAB have verified that two people were wounded by stabbing within the football complex on Saturday morning. Both athletes were transported to a nearby medical center and are anticipated to recover.

"UAB Police and Public Safety is investigating an assault that 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," the school's police department said in a statement. 

The UAB football players who were stabbed were [PLH_Player_Name_1] and [PLH_Player_Name_2].

UAB has confirmed that two players sustained injuries from a stabbing incident that occurred Saturday morning; however, their identities remain undisclosed.

Two UAB football players were stabbed by an unknown assailant.

UAB verified that a player was apprehended as the suspect in the assaults, though the player's identity was withheld. 

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

Although UAB is not releasing the suspect's identity, CBS Sports reported jail records indicate that sophomore offensive lineman Daniel Mincey was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder on Saturday. 

Mincey initially played his true freshman year at Kentucky, redshirting before moving to UAB, where he hasn't played yet. 

Is UAB still playing today?

UAB is going forward with its 3 p.m. ET game against South Florida.

“The team elected to play today’s game,” the school said in a statement Saturday. “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.”

Facing a 7-3 USF team, the Blazers are considered underdogs and will conclude their season against Tulsa on November 29th, having already been eliminated from bowl contention.

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