Nick Saban is known for his intense concentration on all matters related to Alabama football. He has also repeatedly shown his distaste for outside distractions.

But Saban revealed how extreme his focus is, if he's to be believed about his reaction to Donald Trump winning the presidency on Tuesday.

"Well to be honest with you, I didn't even know yesterday was election day," Saban said at a news conference Wednesday. "It was so important to me that I didn't even know it was happening. We're focused on other things here."

Apparently so. It's almost unimaginable that somebody -- especially someone in Saban's sphere -- could have avoided the incessant coverage of a most historic and unusual event.

It's even more unfathomable when considering that his mentor Bill Belichick wrote a letter congratulating Trump for running a "tremendous" campaign. But unlike the New England Patriots coach, Saban has avoided taking sides and has no intention of doing so.

"If I say I like one person, that means everybody that voted for the other person doesn't like me," Saban said. "So, why would I do that? I want what's best for our country. I'm not sure I can figure that out. I want what's best for people who want to improve the quality of their life. I hope whoever our leader is will do all that he can do to make our country safe and improve the quality of life for a lot of the people we have in our country and I don't think I am qualified to determine who that should be."

Said like a true politician. Of course, Saban has always been calculating, assessing the consequences of every move he makes and public comment he delivers. He's also a masterful recruiter.

So, it behooves Saban to be diplomatic and avoid alienating a segment of the constituency that supports Alabama football. As Saban explained, he has little to gain by sharing his thoughts on a divisive topic.