Alabama coach Nick Saban will turn 65 in October.

That is a milestone age at which many people start thinking about the next phase of their lives.

But rest easy, Crimson Tide fans. Saban says he’s not considering an exit plan from his role as Alabama head coach.

Entering his 10th season as the leader of the Crimson Tide, Saban recently chatted with ESPN’s Chris Low in advance of Saturday’s A-Game.

His age and the way opponents are starting to use it against him was among the topics discussed.

“I’m not looking to get out. I’m really not, even though I know that’s going to start being talked about more now,” said Saban. “What I have noticed is that it’s the first time people are starting to say to recruits, ‘He won’t be there the whole time you’re there,’ because of my age. Does that really impact your ability to stay good? I don’t know. But if it did, it would make you say, ‘Well, what’s up with this?’ My philosophy is that I’m going to be here for as long as I feel like I can be effective, impact the players, help them be more successful in life and continue to have a successful program.”

Saban has won four national titles in seven seasons and continues to reel in some of the nation’s top recruiting classes, so naturally opposing coaches are grasping for any pitch that could talk a player out of signing to play in Tuscaloosa.

Telling recruits that Saban might not be around because of his advancing age is probably their best strategy at this point.

Former South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier used to complain that opposing coaches would use a similar method to recruit against him. He finally decided to hang up his coaching visor at 70-years-old last fall.

As for the perpetual rumor that Saban may decide to try one more coaching challenge prior to calling it quits, he continues to sound like a man that is content to finish things out in Tuscaloosa.

“I think you get to a station in your life, whether it’s family or relationships, a combination of all the above, that you just feel like you’re entrenched,” Saban said. “You can’t even visualize being somewhere else, and that’s where I am right now.”