Crack T.A.H. Research Team Uncovers Rare(?) Artifact

WTF IS THIS?

While going about its routine daily research so we may constantly bring you, our loyal readers, the most up-to-date and interesting stories regarding ACC sports, the world renown T.A.H. Worldwide Media Research Team discovered the item pictured at right in the garage at T.A.H. Worldwide Media Headquarters.

Does anybody know what this thing is and what it is meant to do?