No it for me has nothing to do with taking shots at Verizon. I think all the opponents are trying to protect their interests but it looks like its in the people best interest that they do not succeed (unless you own them).

700 MHz Explained in 10 Steps « GigaOM
Good articles explaining the ideas being tossed around for the spectrum and the potential of it. Its clear why the major cell carriers are nervous about what could come of this.