Locker Room Turns Bloody As Daniel Mincey Reportedly Stabs Two UAB Teammates

Two players from UAB's football team were hospitalized Saturday morning due to a stabbing incident that occurred at the Football Operations Center, triggering the arrest of a teammate just hours ahead of their game against South Florida. The altercation took place shortly after 10 a.m. in downtown Birmingham. University officials reported that both injured players were taken to UAB Hospital and are currently in stable condition, with injuries not deemed life-threatening.The suspect in this violent episode has been identified as offensive lineman Daniel Mincey, a first-year player who recently transferred to UAB from Kentucky. Mincey faces charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder. The UAB Athletics Department confirmed that the investigation is active, stating that there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.Despite the troubling situation, the university has decided to proceed with the home game against the South Florida Bulls, emphasizing that the safety and welfare of students remain paramount. The event casts a shadow over a challenging season for the struggling Blazers (3-7) under interim coach Alex Mortensen.