Kiss cam on the way out?

Syracuse University is considering kissing its kiss cam goodbye after a fan suggested it sends the wrong message at a time when colleges are fighting against campus sexual violence.

A regular feature at sports venues, the kiss cam frames unsuspecting couples in a heart on the Jumbotron while the game crowd cheers for them to kiss.

But Steve Port of Manlius, N.Y., said in comments posted on Syracuse.com that what he saw during the Sept. 12 football game between Syracuse University and Wake Forest constituted unacceptable behavior, and maybe even assault, as men forcibly kissed women who were clearly saying no.

The kiss cam feature was pulled from Saturday’s game against Central Michigan University, Sue Edson, a Syracuse University athletics spokeswoman, said.

“We are taking the time to assess the concerns expressed in the letter to the editor,” she said.