UAB football player faces attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing 2 teammates hours before kickoff

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TheUAB football playeraccused of stabbing two teammates hours before kickoff on Saturday had his bond set at $90,000 after an initial court appearance on Monday, according to online court records.

Daniel Israel Mincey, a redshirt freshman from Pompano Beach, Florida, is facing one charge of aggravated assault and another charge ofattempted murderafter he allegedly stabbed two teammates at the Football Operations Center just hours before the Blazers’ game against South Florida on Saturday.

Daniel Israel Mincey, a redshirt freshman from Pompano Beach, Florida, is facing one charge of aggravated assault and another charge of attempted murder.(Jefferson County Jail)

An online inmate inquiry from the Jefferson County Jail showed that Mincey was arrested by the UAB Campus Police just before 1 p.m.and that he is currently being held on a $90,000 bond.

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Speaking at a news conference on Monday, UAB athletic director Mark Ingram said the decision to play Saturday came after careful consideration and after conversations with the players.

Byrum Brown (17) of the South Florida Bulls runs for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, on Nov.22, 2025.(Stew Milne/Getty Images)

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“We recognize the gravity of what happened Saturday morning and did, very seriously, consider not playing the game.That was not an easy decision, but it was only after we knew that the injured players were stable and after coach was able to have a very honest and caring conversation with our team, that we felt comfortable with the game going on – but only if the team wanted to play.”

Interim head coach Alex Mortensen also spoke to the media Monday and said both players injured have since been released from the hospital.

“I’ve had the opportunity to sit with our injured players and their families, and they are OK with me telling you that they have left the hospital and are recovering.They appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers,” he said.

UAB Blazers interim head coach Alex Mortensen watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Pratt &Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut, on Nov.1, 2025.(David Butler II/Imagn Images)

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Mortensen noted some players elected not to play in Saturday’s game.The team will wrap up the season on Saturdayagainst Tulsa, where Mortensen said he expects some players may again opt out of playing.

“This has been a very difficult couple of days for a lot of players and they have a tremendous love for each other – that was very evident.I’m not going to go into a lot of detail about our time together and our meetings, but I really love this team and love the group of guys we have.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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